sales advisor - retail

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Electronics specialty shop
• Retail business
• Business office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• 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
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Home electronics
• Telephone or cellular phone

Exhibit and display design experience

• Computer interactive or multi media

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program