Sales Associate - Retail

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

• Business administration and management, general

• E-commerce/electronic commerce

• or equivalent experience Asset languages :

• Mandarin

• Sinhala; Sinhalese Work site environment :

• Non-smoking

• Air conditioned Tasks :

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems

• Provide advice about merchandise

• Assist in display of merchandise

• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce

• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease

• Maintain sales records for inventory control

• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment

• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers

• Order merchandise

• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

• Perform data entry

• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales

• Provide customer service

• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers

• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions

• Co-ordinate repairs and rentals Type of product :

• Children's clothing

• Cosmetics and toiletries

• Men's clothing

• Musical instruments and musical supplies

• Women's clothing Computer and technology knowledge :

• Social Media Product or manufacturing design :

• Product packaging

• Personal care items

• Home care items Exhibit and display design experience :

• Computer interactive or multi media Art or fashion design experience :

• Accessories

• Day or office wear Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation

• Willing to travel Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Work under pressure

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Tight deadlines Weight handling :

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability :

• Adaptability

• Analytical

• Collaborative

• Creativity

• Efficiency

• Energetic

• Goal-oriented

• Hardworking

• Integrity

• Outgoing

• Positive attitude

• Proactive

• Quick learner

• Time management

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Initiative

• Accurate

• Excellent written communication

• Client focus

• Judgement

• Ability to multitask Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• What is the highest level of study you have completed? Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Paramedical services coverage

• Vision care benefits