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Sales Assistant

  • Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 17, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Assist customers by advising on merchandise, discussing their needs, promoting products, and completing sales transactions, including online transactions. Maintain inventory and sales records, operate computerized inventory and reordering systems, enter data, estimate prices and terms, and prepare merchandise for purchase, rental, or lease.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Wholesalers Responsibilities Tasks Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems Provide advice about merchandise Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services Perform data entry Provide customer service Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease Maintain sales records for inventory control Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Adaptability Analytical Collaborative Creativity Efficiency Energetic Goal-oriented Hardworking Integrity Outgoing Positive attitude Proactive Quick learner Time management Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Excellent oral communication Accurate Client focus Excellent written communication Initiative Judgement Ability to multitask Punctuality Maturity Resourcefulness Honesty Benefits Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities

What you’ll do

Assist customers by advising on merchandise, discussing their needs, promoting products, and completing sales transactions, including online transactions. Maintain inventory and sales records, operate computerized inventory and reordering systems, enter data, estimate prices and terms, and prepare merchandise for purchase, rental, or lease.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and prior experience is an asset. The role requires on-site work, a valid driver's licence, and a driving record check; candidates should be detail-oriented, dependable, communicative, adaptable, and able to handle items weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Employer-Paid Learning and Training
  • Team-Building Opportunities

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • written communication · Preferred
  • adaptability · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Customer Service
  • Sales Transactions
  • Product Promotion
  • Merchandise Advice
  • Inventory Record Keeping
  • Reordering Systems
  • Data Entry
  • Sales Record Keeping
  • Price Estimation
  • E-Commerce
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Sales
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Retail

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