Employment

Title:

Retail Sales Associate (Party/Rental Consultant)

Terms of Employment:

Term Employment ending April 2010

Salary:

$11 per Hour

Anticipated start date:

September 2009

Location:

New Minas, Nova Scotia

Skill Requirements:

Education:

Completion of Grade 12 or Equivalent

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.):

First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Child Protection and Hazardous Materials Certificate an asset

Experience:

Experience with excellent customer service in a fast paced environment essential

Languages:

Speak, read and write English essential. Basic French is also an asset.

Work Setting:

Rental Shop/ Show Room/ Fast paced office environment with little room for error.

Type of Experience:

Customer service, Sales Associate, Rental Clerk, Experience in fast paced environment essential

Product Experience/ Relevant Knowledge:

Computer and Web Design experience an asset as our website is constantly being updated with new products and services. Knowledge of computer associated equipment, telephones and fax machines essential.

Specific Skills:

Operate cash register, Customer service oriented, Process money, cheque and credit/ debit card payment, provide advice about merchandise, suggest ways to care for goods, provide cost estimates on materials, work quickly and effectively with minimal supervision, provide advice on wedding plans/ services.

Transportation/ Travel Information:

Full valid driver’s license with a minimum of Class 5. Clean, up to date drivers abstract, proof of insurance, own transportation

Essential Skills:

Reading text, writing accurately, excellent oral communication, working with others as part of a team, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing, significant use of memory, finding information quickly and accurately, knowledge of Windows 98 – Windows Vista and knowledge of MAC OS 10 – 10.5.1, knowledge of adobe dreamweaver cs2-cs4, continuous learning, must be able to lift heavy loads, must be physically strong

Other:

Decorating skills and the ability to organize and plan events will be an asset. Ability to organize and coordinate 2 crews effectively.

Employer:

Nova Industrial Supplies – Party Central

How To Apply:

Via website only

Website:

www.party-central.ca