Position Summary:

A Sales Associate is committed to achieving Northumberland Building Materials Ltd.’s service standards and maximizing sales and gross margin while providing the customers with the best shopping experience possible. The Sales Associate will develop and maintain effective sales and oversee specific sales areas designated by the Branch Manager.

Location: This position is at the RONA store in Corbourg, Ontario.

Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:

- Motivate and influence sales performance with positive feedback and recognition
- Build strong and lasting relationships with our retail, professional, and contractor customers
- Assists customers with their information/product requirements in the store or over the telephone. Processes sales and special orders
- Understands and executes merchandising and marketing initiatives developed by management
- Ensure inventory integrity and identify potential sources of inventory losses.
- Executes corrective measures as required in conjunction with the Branch Manager
- Shrink conscious and works diligently to reduce loss
- Assists with other team members’ training on sales and service techniques
- Opportunities exist for RONA training programs and formal/informal vendor training
- Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience in the building and construction industry preferred
- Positive attitude and proven ability to work with the team in a culture of sales and service
- Exemplary listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.




- Effective time management and problem-solving skills
- Flexible availability based on store needs (includes evenings and weekends)
- Proficient computer skills and basic math skills
- Able to set priorities and deliver results within deadlines
- Ability to remain calm and skilled in stressful situations
- Physically demanding; Use of ladders, climbing and lifting techniques when required. Light and medium lifting (up to 50 lbs) are a component of this position
- First aid trained an asset

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. background. Northumberland Building Materials is a division of Doidge Building Centres Ltd.

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. started out as a single lumber yard in 1995 in Miller Lake. Over the years, the company has grown to include 12 locations, 11 of which are branded with Rona. The group of stores is constantly changing and looking for opportunities to grow both externally and internally. With a new generation who grew up in the industry looking to continue the growth, the possibilities are endless.

What’s in it for You?

- Career advancement and training opportunities
- Opportunity for a comprehensive benefit package
- An opportunity to work for a growing company
- Being part of a dynamic team
- Employee discounts

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Work days:
- Weekends as needed

Experience:
- building and construction industry: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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