Job Description

Position: Retail Sales Associate Halifax Region, NS

Competition Number: 25-020

Company Overview

The Paint Shop is hiring, and we want you! Since 1975, we have been here to help contractors and DIY'ers with industry-leading advice and quality products to get the job done right. As the largest Benjamin Moore dealer in Canada, Paint Shop has grown into a name that is deeply respected and trusted. Providing exceptional customer service is what we do best, and now, we need your help.

We have an immediate opening for a dedicated and highly motivated

part-time

Retail Sales Associate in the

Halifax, NS Region. You will join a team with varied backgrounds, a dedication to excellence, and the common goal of supporting and growing our industry leading business network.

Responsibilities

Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner. Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines. Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers with all product lines and services offered. Determine a customer's needs by asking questions and listening to the customer's response. Give knowledgeable advice and assist customers in choosing the best products for their project. To actively participate in all provided training programs offered by the retail store. To maintain merchandising standards established by store managers and/or operational managers including window displays, sales floor displays, promotional displays, etc. To actively participate in store activities including unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, processing sales through POS, carrying merchandise out for customers, having the ability to lift a determined weight of merchandise and delivering paint when needed. Present a professional, neat appearance, maintain a good attendance record and arrive at work at the scheduled time. Participate in all daily store housekeeping responsibilities that include interior/exterior maintenance, product organization, etc. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Displaying effective customer service skills on an ongoing basis. Strong detail-oriented abilities and skills. Ability to negotiate in an effective way with customers, etc. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to do multiple tasks simultaneously. Being highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn. Being able to manage your time efficiently and appropriately. This position involves a wide variety of tasks including bending, lifting and sitting. Individual must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
This is a representation of the responsibilities associated with the position however, other tasks do exist, and the Retail Sales Associate will be responsible for performing all other duties as directed by management.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a group benefits plan, based on qualifications and experience.

To Apply

Please send your application to careers@thepaintshop.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Halifax, NS (B4A): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Retail: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-21