BOUTIQUE SALESPERSON
Organization
Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Job Type
Casual
Language Required
Bilingual --B/--B
Location
Ottawa, ON
Application Deadline
31-03-2020
Job Start Date
Anytime
Date Posted
31-03-2020
Email
competition@ingeniumcanada.org
Website
https://ingeniumcanada.org/join-and-support/career-opportunities
Salary
$14.42 / hourly rate
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, the incumbent greet and approach customers: provide knowledge, information and assistance to customers selecting merchandise. Operate the cash register (computer); give change, record and compute discounts. Maintain and count stock. Perform appropriate housekeeping in assigned areas. Observe all traffic to maintain security precautions. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
As an ideal candidate, you hold a High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- One year of experience in customer service, retail industry preferred
RATED REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge :
- Knowledge of toy and gift industries;
- Strong working knowledge of Point-of-sale systems has how to perform register sales transactions quickly and accurately;
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills specifically with customers, sales leadership team and colleagues and the ability to use that to provide excellent customer service at all times.
Abilities:
- Ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds;
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, tables, displays, etc.) for a short distance;
- Ability to recognize and execute selling opportunities;
- Ability and willingness to run a cash register;
- Good communication and organizational skills;
- Actively work with products, including processing, stocking, replenishing, folding, hanging, displaying and merchandising, to maximize selling opportunities;
- Perform point of sales transactions, report and handle all required transactions, issue receipts and pack merchandise;
- Unload deliveries, receive, open and unpack merchandise and label merchandise with security and price tags;
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to take initiative to complete tasks and solve problems;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to manage time and prioritize;
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.
Personal suitability:
Team player, reliability, adaptability, flexibility, dynamism, sensitivity to clients needs, and excellent communication skills;
A strong interest in science and technology would be a valued asset.
* Please note the employment hours will vary according to availability, seniority and time of year. Casual employees are
expected to maintain their availability during peak periods including weekends, holiday programming and summer months.
During these peak periods there will be a greater number of shifts offered.
All candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum outlining how their experience and training meet the basic requirements listed above. Indicate the reference number 2019/2020-INGENIUM-093 in your email's subject line, no later than the closing date to: competition@ingeniumcanada.org
Closing date: March 31, 2020
Résumés received for this position will not be accepted after the indicated closing time (midnight) and date.
Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative should you require accommodation to attend an interview or participate in the selection process.
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted.
As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list of potential candidates that may serve to staff similar positions.