Flooring Associate - J.D. Irving, Edmundston

Role overview

Build more than a career. Build a future. At KENT, people do not just take jobs. They build careers. Whether you are leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you will find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work.

As an Flooring Associate, you will help the customers to fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates can make recommendations which solve customers problems and enhance their shopping experience. Starting hourly wage is $16.15 depending on experience.

Day-to-day

In this sales role, your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on customer engagement, maintaining product knowledge, and processing orders:

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
• Clarify and understand customers' needs and take them to the best solution for their projects
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
• Produce quotes, material lists and follows up
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently
• Continually learn about products and market conditions

Requirements

Candidates interested in joining the team in Edmundston should meet the following qualifications and physical demands:

• Excellent communication and team player
• Sales and customer service experience
• Possess a high level of attention to details
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work days/evening/weekends (rotating shifts)
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent considered an asset

What's on offer

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited operates a team of 20,000 dedicated employees with a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace. Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada, employing over 3,700 people and offering strategic investment in training and technology to support your professional development and career growth.