Home Hardware

Wolfville, NS

Home Hardware

Wolfville, NS

building supplies salesperson - retail

Wolfville, NS (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Hardware store
• Retail business
• Sales
• Construction
• Building construction materials

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
• 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
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)
• Flooring
• Lumber and plywood
• Power tools

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Parking available