Major Sales Assistant
The role entails providing expedient and courteous service to members, responding to queries, showcasing products, and explaining features.
* Provides prompt and courteous member service. Answers member questions, demonstrates product, and explains features. Assists member in loading product to cart.
* Maintains current knowledge of sales area product by reading industry magazines and product reviews.
* Communicates with Supervisor regarding quantity, status, price, delivery, and promotion of merchandise.
* Follows merchandising standards and practices. Sets up, cleans, and maintains product displays. Aligns and faces product to front, collects and returns stray items, stocks to maintain high product levels.
* Checks and approves product for member returns. Makes signs and checks accuracy of product signage and marking.
* Participates in merchandise moves. Reviews lists of items for forklift drivers to place in the aisles for stocking. Stocks merchandise.
* Organizes security item lock-up. Clears debris from the sales floor and security lock-up. Sweeps floor.
* Spots for forklift drivers to keep people out of fall-danger zone.
* Coordinates one-day photo-processing check-in, sorting, and filing by initial. Assists members with locating orders.
* Assists with front end duties as necessary.
* Assists other areas in the department as necessary.
* Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
* Creates computer-generated signs.
Key Responsibilities
This position requires:
* Excellent communication skills – articulate information clearly and actively listen to colleagues, members, and managers.
* Strong member service skills – provide professional demeanor, serve others unselfishly, and follow company procedures.
* Self-motivation – stay organized, prioritize tasks, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently.
* Teamwork – cooperate well with diverse personalities and individuals to accomplish business goals.
* Flexibility – adjust positively to changes in direction or assignment and perform multiple tasks during a work shift.
* Education/Training: High school certificate or higher.
* Licenses/Certifications: None.
* Experience: Detailed, current, and up-to-date experience and knowledge of electronics, jewelry, appliances, sales, customer service, or comparable.
* Knowledge/Skills: Major knowledge of electronics, basic math, computer skills (MS Office).
Bendigo Advertiser is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.