Seasonal Sales Associate

Seasonal Sales Associate

Are you ready to join Canada’s most-shopped general merchandise retailer, with over 500 stores coast to coast?

Canadian Tire offers customers a unique mix of products and services through three specialty categories in which the organization is the market leader-automotive parts, accessories and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.

Summary

The sales associate team member works in a fast-paced environment that involves constant interaction with customers, delivering friendly and courteous service while explaining product benefits and fulfilling customer needs. This role also involves store maintenance such as stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Meet, greet and thank customers and provide friendly, informed service to them.
• Guides customer to the location of requested items.
• Locates products in the warehouse.
• Answers questions and provides friendly advice and services.
• Suggest value-added and related products by actively listening to customer needs.
• Responds to and handles customer inquiries, requests and concerns in a timely manner, over the phone and in person.
• Learns about new products on a regular basis.
• Keeps up to date with in-store promotions, in-store deals and product locations.
• Ensures that retail basics tasks are executed efficiently.

Requirements

• Highly approachable, customer-orientated individual who thrives in offering exceptional service to customers.
• Effective written and oral communication skills (e.g., probing, listening, etc.) and the ability to maintain professional communication, even in challenging situations.
• Ability to complete retail tasks according to instructions and to demonstrate responsibility for outcomes.
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment that provides assistance and support to co-workers to achieve common goals.
• Ability to resolve retail and/or customer issues.
• Ability to adapt and cope with challenging and changing situations.
• Positive attitude, punctuality, and sold work ethic.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing/walking up to 8 hours.
• Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent, unassisted basis.
• Merchandise items may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”.

Our offering Includes:

• Potential for profit sharing
• Employee shopping discounts (after three months)
• Flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities
• Scholarships
• Reward and recognition program
• A supportive and positive team environment

Background Check Requirements

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Reference check
• Employment verifications
• Criminal background check

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. 

Resumes can be forwarded Attn : Jacki Barrett   ctc227.storemanager@hotmail.com

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