Sales Assistant

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Exhibit and display designer
• Manufacture
• Retail business
• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Exhibit designers plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for museum exhibitions, trade shows, conventions, retail spaces and other exhibitions
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Art or graphic arts
• Building materials (other than lumber)
• Furniture and house furnishings

Product or manufacturing design

• Novelty items
• Product packaging

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window
• Visual displays

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus