Retail Sales Representative

Work setting

• Retail business
• Furniture store
• Home decor
• Retail or wholesale furniture store

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Perform opening and closing activities
• Interior design (general)
• Professionalism in customer service

Supervision

• Retail salespersons and sales clerks

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Furniture and house furnishings

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Point of sale system
• MS Outlook
• Social Media
• Microsoft Publisher

Area of work experience

• Sales and marketing promotions

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available