sales clerk

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Clean

Work setting

• Retail business
• Sporting goods 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
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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

• All terrain vehicles (ATV)
• Marine pleasure craft and supplies
• Sports equipment and clothing
• Snowmobile

Product or manufacturing design

• Sporting goods and recreational items

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window

Art or fashion design experience

• Footwear
• Sports wear or active wear

Area of specialization

• Clothing
• Textile

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available