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We are looking for an individual to work as an LBM (Lumber & Building Materials) Sales Associate. The successful candidate must possess: the ability to work a flexible schedule,ability to work in a fast paced environment, and have a friendly and helpful attitude towards customers, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Excellent math skills.
A LBM Sales Associate is responsible for:
- Prompt, courteous and efficient customer service
- Advising customers on appropriate material selections and pricing
- Estimate material, preparing quotes, and ordering product required for projects such as fences, decks, siding, and garage packages.
Basic construction knowledge and prior retail experience is beneficial. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit plan, and great working conditions.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Operate cash register
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Arrange for repairs to products or equipment
- Customer service oriented
- Process money, cheque and credit/debit card payment
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Provide cost estimates on materials
- Suggestive selling
Type Of Experience
- Salesperson/clerk
Work Setting
- Hardware store
- Cash and carry store
Product Experience/Knowledge
- Power tools
- Lumber and plywood
- Building materials (other than lumber)
- Aluminum doors, windows and awnings
- Flooring
Security and Safety
- Bondable