Sales Associate: Part Time

The Home Depot Canada

Intro StatementIt can be a smile, remembering a name, or maybe even just a wave at the end of the day. Perhaps it’s an unwavering desire to know about every product and service found within our walls and on our shelves. But whatever it is for you, we want to empower you to feel confident in unleashing it. Because at the Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, we know that the difference in our associates is what makes the difference for our customers. Discover how you can help others achieve their home improvement dreams. Apply to work at The Home Depot today.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:Ask open ended questions about customer’s projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertiseAbility to multitaskDescribe features and benefits of merchandiseExplain the steps needed to complete projects and the products neededMaintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean and safeSome Heavy lifting required; bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time; comfortable with ladders Pick, organize and verify orders for delivery or 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-upCandidates should be comfortable lifting merchandise to organize for customer pick up Preferred Qualifications:Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekendsExperience in a fast paced customer service environmentExperience working in a sales driven environment is an assetExcellent communication and reading skillsExcellent decision making ability and problem solving skillsTrade experience is an assetProficiency with computersDetail orientedClosing StatementThank you for applying to The Home Depot Canada. If helping people comes to you as naturally as smiling, then our customer-facing career opportunities may be a perfect fit you. Please note applications will only be accepted online and only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The Home Depot Canada is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.