retail sales associate

Position Title: Murphy Gear Workwear Sales Associate Reports to: Retail Store Management Team Hours offered: Full Time Murphy Gear Workwear is looking for a sales associate who can generate sales by providing our customers with an exceptional retail experience. What We Offer · We are a proud locally owned company over 150 years old, offering job stability and professional growth. Our service ethic frequently gets 5 star reviews on Google, come join our winning Team! · An industry competitive salary based on your experience. · Medical, dental and vision benefits. · Permanent full-time hours. Family friendly. Closed on Sundays, open only two evenings a week until 7PM. · Staff Discount on all Workwear lines · Free on site parking. · Opportunities for growth and career advancement WHAT WE WANT SALES: * Consistently use the Murphy Gear sales skills model and strategies in order to deliver a positive customer experience and achieve daily sales goals. * Increase customer loyalty and reach sales goals by proactively giving our customers advice on products, and ensuring customer awareness of sales or promotions. * Demonstrate team support for fellow sales associates through sharing of product knowledge, helping to complete tasks and assist in customer interactions if needed. * Actively use selling techniques to influence multiple items per transaction by cross-selling. * Resolve customer concerns in a manner consistent with company guidelines. * Ensure that post-sales follow-ups with all clients are met and up to date, such as information on delivery status of ordered goods, and any back orders * Ensure Point-of-Sale (POS) transactions are processed accurately. MERCHANDISING: * Assist with effective and timely processing of Murphy Gear products once received, transfer goods to store. Pricing, Tagging, stocking and replenishment of store according to Murphy Gear guidelines. * Uphold the standards of product display, ensuring the right product is in the right place in the right quantities. * Comply with inventory control processes and counts to prevent asset loss (shrinkage). * Ensure all visual and housekeeping standards are maintained. Keep retail store floor tidy, as well as fitting rooms and warehouse/stock area. WHAT WE NEED: CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS MUST be already located in Dartmouth or Halifax Nova Scotia to be considered for position. * Flexibility to work store hours as assigned by store management team: Includes weekdays Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday and Friday evening shifts 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and additional inventory hours when needed. * Previous Retail experience an asset * Attendance and reliability is a must. * Ability to handle multiple customers at a time, while maintaining service standards. * Ensuring all store daily maintenance tasks are completed before shift ends. * Good computer literacy, knowledge of POS systems, handling cash, debit and credit card transactions accurately . * Displaying consistent focus when completing all paperwork, cash handling, using the POS system. * Experience with Excel spreadsheets and basic Word skills an asset. * Strong communication skills. * Results oriented with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. * Must be a self-starter who works well independently and in team environments. * PLEASE NOTE significant walking and standing is required for much of each shift, including stairs. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. * Able to organize own transportation to comply punctually with store shift timeline Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Dental care * Designated paid holidays * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Paid time off * Store discount * Vision care Experience: * sales: 1 year (preferred) * Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Language: * English (required) Location: * Dartmouth, NS (preferred) Work