Paint and Flooring Sales Associate

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Benjamin Moore, Island Paint & Flooris seeking an ambitious individual to join our team at our Nanaimo location. We aspire to go above & beyond for our customers and employees - and will train on product knowledge to make the job run seamlessly for you, and the customers you are assisting.

This position will assist customers with design advice, and paint/flooring knowledge. Helping customers pick their perfect colours - as well as finding the correct products for their needs, is the main responsibility of this job. Whether our customers walk through the doors or call-in, we strive to give them the best advice, experience, and customer service possible.

Daily Tasks Include:

- Greeting customers

- Answering calls

- Assisting with any questions

- Providing design advice/recommendations

- Tinting & mixing of paint/stains

- Handling cash and using POS system

- Stocking shelves & product

- Maintaining store cleanliness

Required Qualifications:

- Customer service experience is required

- Must be 18 years of age

- Must have a valid driver’s license

- Must be able to retrieve product from shelves (with or without a ladder)

- Must be able to carry and lift up to 50 lbs

- Must be able to operate a pallet jack

- Must be able to distinguish the difference between colours and see the full colour spectrum

- Must have basic computer skills and communication via telephone

Extra Qualifications:

- Design/Art background

- Flooring/Trades knowledge

- Painting experience

- Willing to cover and/or work in our Parksville location when needed (coverage/vacation/sickness)

Quality & Skill Expectations:

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- A good work ethic

- Great team worker - as well as succeed on your own

- Eager and willing to learn new skills

- Problem-solving skills

- Respect & honesty

Minimum hours: 40 hours/week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you applying for a full-time or part-time position?

Work Location: In person