Job Order Details
 
Description

  Job Order #: 5072231 Posted: 02/09/2010  
  Job Title: Garden Centre Associate  
  Location: MELFORT  
  Details: The Garden Sales Associate position is fast-paced, involving constant interaction with customers to assist them with their lawn and garden needs.   Helping customers is combined with activities such as stocking, watering and caring for nursery stock.  


MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Meet, greet and thank customers
-Provide customers with friendly, informed service about nursery stock and related products
-Suggest value-added and related products
-Maintain nursery stock in healthy condition
-Stock shelves and display areas
-Keep the garden centre neat and tidy
-Participate in ordering and replenishing nursery stock
-Locate products in the warehouse
-Control inventory accuracy & identify and report low stock
-Keep informed of promotions and in-store deals
-Adhere to company, store and department policies
-Follow store health & safety program and observe provincial occupational health & safety regulations
-Participate in meetings and all training, as required
-Complete other tasks, as required
    
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
-Knowledge of nursery stock and horticultural products
-Ability to provide professional customer service and employee support
-Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals
-Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to complete tasks according to instructions and demonstrate responsibility for outcomes
-Organizational ability and attention to detail
-Ability to multi-task
-Punctuality

There are also physical demands that must be met, including the ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lifting and carrying of material and/or product.
 
  Wage/Salary Info: To be determined  
  # of Positions: 5  
  Employment Terms: Full/Part Time  
 
Requirements

 
Application Information

  How to Apply: Mail or e-mail resume  
  Employer Name: Canadian Tire  
  Employer Address: PO BOX 2390, MELFORT, SK, CANADA, S0E 1A0  
  Contact Name: Paul Penner  
  Contact Email: ct656@sasktel.net  
  Employer Website: www.canadiantire.ca