Sales Associate : Part Time (Lethbridge)

Job Overview
Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates work in cooperation with their supervisors and other sales associates in various department. Specific store departments may include Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Seasonal and Tool Rental.
Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Candidates should be comfortable lifting merchandise to organize for customer pick up
• Utilize computer terminals and/or Home Depot portable phone to check inventory, look-up orders and notify customers when product is ready for pick-up
• Some Heavy lifting required; bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time; comfortable with ladders
• Describe features and benefits of merchandise
• Explain the steps needed to complete projects and the products needed
• Ability to multitask
• Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean and safe
• Ask open ended questions about customer's projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise
• Pick, organize and verify orders for delivery or pick-up

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a sales driven environment is an asset
• Experience in a fast paced customer service environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Trade experience is an asset
• Excellent communication and reading skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficiency with computers
• Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills

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