Building supplies salesperson - retail
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Hardware store
- Retail business
- Sales
- Construction
- Building construction materials
Tasks
- Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
- Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- 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
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
Type of product
- Building materials (other than lumber)
- Flooring
- Lumber and plywood
- Power tools
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Repetitive tasks
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 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
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Ability to multitask
- Punctuality
- Maturity
- Resourcefulness
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available