retail sales associate

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Specialty shop
• Clothing store
• Retail business
• Shoe store

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• 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
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Type of Product

• Sports equipment and clothing
• Footwear
• Women's clothing
• Men's clothing

Specialization or Experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Proactive
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player