Home Center Sales Associate

Home Center Sales Associate

Wetaskiwin Co-op is recruiting for the position of full-time Home Center Sales Associate at our very busy Home and Building Center, located at 4707 40th Ave in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Who we are:

Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun. We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing.

We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of integrity, excellence, community and service.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Hardware Manager, the Home Center Sales Associate is a self-motivated individual who has strong attention to detail. This is a full-time permanent position eligible for benefits. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Execute sales strategies that support the Wetaskiwin Co-op's vision of growth and sustainability.
• Responsible for building strong customer relationships and maintaining an open line of communication with customers and co-workers.
• Provide knowledgeable advice and guidance regarding products and services as well as support to resolve product or service issues.
• Ensure a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Alert for unauthorized removal of merchandise and equipment.
• Ensure the quality and condition of all merchandise meets store standards.
• Complete up-to-date in-house training and certifications via manuals and videos. Training will be provided to complete special projects, such as onsite or internal installation and staging of hardware products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Hardware and:

• You have experience in a customer service environment with proven positive customer interactions.
• Experience in Hardware, Retail, and Building Products Sales is considered an asset.
• You quickly prioritize individual responsibilities, and effectively manage time under deadlines.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• You have the willingness to learn about renovation supplies, home improvement processes, hand tools, and fireplaces/woodstoves. Training will be provided to strengthen product knowledge.
• You're honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an employer contributed pension plan and an employee family assistance program. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Closing date: Wednesday August 28

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating to:4707 - 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8Phone: View phone number on ca.edajobs.com Fax: View phone number on ca.edajobs.com Email:

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.At Wetaskiwin Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.75-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person