Sales consultant - retail

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Department store
• Retail business

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts
• 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
• 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

Type of product

• Furniture and house furnishings

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Punctuality
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program