Job Description

Cranbrook Canadian Tire is searching for a new Sales Associates to join our team! As a full service retailer, we are open Monday through Sunday, 8am to 8pm and therefore, candidates with open availability will be given preference. This position is not suitable to students (students may apply to our Night Filler position instead).

The Sales Associate team member works in a fast-paced environment that involves constant interaction with customers, delivering friendly and courteous service while explaining product benefits and fulfilling customer needs. This role also involves store maintenance such as stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.
Responsibilities and Tasks

Customer Service

Provides excellent customer service to all customers entering the store. Smiles, makes eye contact with and greets customers. Guides customer to the location of requested items. Locates products in the warehouse. Answers questions and provides friendly advice and services to customers. Suggests value-added and related products to customers to ensure they go home with what they need. Ends the discussion with the customer using a closing statement (e.g., "Is there anything else I can do for you today?" "Did you find everything you were looking for?" "Thank you for shopping at Canadian Tire"). Responds to and handles customer inquiries, requests and concerns in a timely manner, over the phone and in person. Handles multiple customers in an effective and efficient manner. Deals with challenging situations in a professional manner. Learns about new products on a regular basis. Keeps up to date with in-store promotions, in-store deals and product locations.
Operations

Ensures that retail basics tasks are executed efficiently (e.g., stocking, labels, facing, etc.). Stocks shelves and merchandise display areas using modules and planograms as guidelines. Walks their assigned sections to understand what needs to be accomplished on a daily basis. Maintains inventory accuracy and identifies/reports low stock levels (e.g., hole check and bin cap analysis). Reports stolen and damaged goods to Management. Operates computer and RF gun and enters all relevant coding in Canadian Tire systems. Plays an active role in the department team by openly sharing opinions and ideas on how to improve department success and by participating in meetings and all training as required. Engages in learning activities and listens to feedback to improve their own abilities. Complies with company, store and department policies. Abides by all health and safety programs and regulations. Reports any observed or potential hazards immediately. Uses professional language and maintains a professional appearance (uniform, hygiene, grooming and name tag) when interacting with others. Completes other tasks, as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person