Sales Associate, Seasonal Department

Looking for an exciting future? Join the award-winning team at Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre!

We are looking to add to our team a dedicated, energetic and passionate customer service-oriented Sales Associate in our Seasonal Departmentin a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient service to our customers, advising them on appropriate merchandise and related items. This position comes with benefits, RRSP and store discount.

Our Seasonal Department includes the following:

• Soil, Seed & Fertilizer
• Outdoor Living
• BBQ’s and Grilling
• Pet Foods/Accessories
• Pool Maintenance
• Christmas
• And much more!

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure customers are greeted promptly as they enter your department.
• Determine customer’s needs by asking open-ended questions.
• Communicate product knowledge to the customer as appropriate.
• Assist customers in locating and comparing merchandise.
• Assist customers with finding all items needed to complete their project.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Be flexible/adaptable to continual product changeover.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of previous retail sales experience required, previous Seasonal Department sales experience an asset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Comfortable working with computers.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent decision-making ability and problem-solving skills.
• Please note: Reliable transportation is essential as Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre is not on a bus route.

Our team consists of outstanding individuals with positive attitudes, excellent people skills and a willingness to do what it takes.

If you want to become a member of our team and possess the required skills, please click the APPLY NOW button. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• customer service: 2 years (preferred)
• retail sales: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person