Job Description

As a Sales Associate, you will help customers to fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates can make recommendations which solve customers' problems and enhance their shopping experience. This position will be focused on sales, customer service and product knowledge within the Home Decor department, but will also be cross‑trained in other departments within the store.

Responsibilities

- Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
- Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution(s) for their projects
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
- Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
- Produce quotes, material lists and follows up
- Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
- Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently




- Continually learn about products and market conditions

Qualifications

- Excellent communication and team player
- Sales and customer service experience
- Possess a high level of attention to details
- Ability to lift 55 lbs
- Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
- Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D365) used to process orders
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

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