retail sales clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Clean

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Retail business
• Supermarket/grocery store
• Fast food

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Cosmetics and toiletries
• Flowers and plants
• Food and food products
• Home electronics
• Nutrition and health products
• Office supplies
• Wines
• Animal food
• Chocolate and confectionery

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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