Cashier/Customer Service

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CASHIER AND SALES ASSOCIATE

Shelmerdine Garden Center Ltd

Do you appreciate a positive, fast paced and friendly work environment? Then Shelmerdine Garden Center is where you will love to work!

We offer an extremely high level of customer love and keep our clients wanting more. At Shelmerdine, you will be a part of an amazing team of people who strive to offer a welcoming and memorable experience to our customers.

As a highly reputable and positive-cultured business, we’re seeking motivated Cashiers to uphold our front of house atmosphere. Consider Shelmerdine for this outstanding opportunity!

WHAT WE OFFER

· Positive company culture - we have a highly engaged workforce.

· An established, yet growing company.

· Flexibility in scheduling - we encourage a healthy work/life balance.

· We strive for constant improvement of the employee experience.

· We are an organization that is committed to the community.

· Extremely attractive Employee Discount.

· No two days are ever the same!

A BIT ABOUT US

Shelmerdine exists to create a positive difference in people’s lives. Hopefully, you have heard of us and have been to our store. Shelmerdine Garden Center was established in 1937 and is widely regarded as the one of most reputable/leading garden centers in Canada. We are a fast paced, exciting, and fun organization - located in beautiful Headingley!

THE JOB

• You will work closely with customers greeting them as they enter the store, engaging with them as they go through the cashier checkout, and thanking them on their way out of the store.
• You will need to be able to lift and carry some heavy objects, manage stairs, and 7-8 hour shifts on your feet.
• You will be using a computer with point of sale software and a pin pad to process transactions.
• There is no public transportation to our location, so your own vehicle is a necessity.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in retail or the service industry is preferred.
• You must have a vehicle or means of transportation to Headingley, as there is no local bus service to our location.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Positive and outgoing – you interact in a socially engaging manner.
• You're a quick learner on the computer.
• You are friendly by nature and enjoy being around people.
• You are punctual and flexible with scheduling to the needs of the business, including weekends and evenings.
• You have a natural willingness to learn about products and promotional offers throughout the store.
• You have a strong attention to detail and are not afraid of computer use.

NEXT STEPS

If you think this position may have potential for you, please send us your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please (briefly) outline the following 3 items:

1) Relevant qualifications and work experience.

2) A few words on why you feel you are a good match for this role.

3) Your availability to start.

*** If you do not provide a cover letter - your resume will NOT be read***

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in us and we believe strongly in diversity.

By applying you confirm that you are eligible to work in Canada.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Salary: From $15.30 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Day range:

• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-14
Expected start date: 2024-02-21