As a retail sales associate, you will help the 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.

Responsibilities

- Engage with customers in a friendly, helpful manner, using experience and people skills to guide them toward the right products and solutions.
- Listen carefully to understand customer needs and provide practical advice for their projects.
- Stay informed about current promotions and product offerings to share accurate information when needed.
- Take initiative in assisting customers, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their choices.
- Maintain a safety and welcoming workplace, prioritizing excellent customer service at all times.
- Help resolve customer questions or challenges promptly and professionally.
- Enjoy learning about new products and trends, keeping your knowledge fresh and relevant.

Qualifications





- Friendly and effective communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- Previous experience in customer service and/or sales, gained through work life experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable lifting up to 55 lbs
- Willing and able to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalentconsidered an asset

Job Info

- Job Identification 12194
- Job Category Sales, Marketing & Product Management
- Posting Date 09/16/2026, 02:10 PM
- Job Schedule Part time
- Locations 35 Market Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 3B5, CA

(Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.

L’échelon salarial sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs pertinents liés au poste, notamment l’expérience, la formation, les aptitudes et les compétences de la personne retenue.)

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