Sales clerk

Inverness Dollar Store

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Internship

This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioned
  • Clean

Work setting

  • Department store
  • Rural area
  • Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
  • Operate cash register
  • Provide advice about merchandise
  • Provide customer service
  • Assist in display of merchandise
  • Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • Book
  • Drapery and yard goods
  • Musical instruments and musical supplies
  • Office supplies
  • Telephone or cellular phone
  • Chocolate and confectionery

Product or manufacturing design

  • Home care items
  • Novelty items
  • Personal care items
  • Toys

Exhibit and display design experience

  • Merchandising or window

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Adaptability
  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Creativity
  • Efficiency
  • Energetic
  • Goal-oriented
  • Hardworking
  • Outgoing
  • Positive attitude
  • Proactive
  • Quick learner
  • Time management
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Ability to multitask
  • Punctuality
  • Maturity
  • Resourcefulness
  • Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Other benefits

  • Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for mature workers
  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
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