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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lumber Sales Associate Part-Time - 7265 Saskatoon South
About the role
Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.
Position Overview
Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. Sales Associates have an emphasis on department and product knowledge, provide information on product features and are familiar with related items in order to sell an entire project. Associates in this position know how to greet, engage, and thank every customer in their department and know how to provide basic service in adjacent departments. Sales Associates are focused on customer service and finding and solving customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures Customer Satisfaction
Following Home Depot’s GET Model of customer service including Greeting, Engaging, and Thanking the customer Actively seek customers throughout the store and escort customers to appropriate merchandise, regardless of department Ask open ended questions about the customer’s projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise Promote services offered such as Special Services, Tool Rental, Pro Desk, Pro Services, etc. and how to recommend them
Drives Sales
Discuss available options (good, better, best) and suggest related items/services outside of department that the customer may need Educate customers about the whole project Using empowerment program when necessary to satisfy customers Execute daily stock maintenance: all products signed, displayed, and clean
Builds Skills and Knowledge
Maintain knowledge of all products in department and adjacent departments Proactively seek knowledge on all products and services
Maintains Safety and Security
Follows all safety policies and procedures, Loss Prevention policies and procedures
Competencies
Communicates Effectively Customer Focus
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
Department Supervisor
Travel Requirements
No travel requirements
Physical Requirements
Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items
Working Conditions
Working within a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekends Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
1 to 2 years Retail or Trade experience an asset
Minimum Leadership Experience
NA
Certifications
NA
Other Requirements/Assets
NA
About The Home Depot Canada
About The Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada