Paint Associate - J.D. Irving, Fredericton

Responsibilities

As a Paint Associate, you will help customers fully understand their needs and assist in selecting the right products for their requirements. As knowledgeable sales professionals, sales associates make recommendations which solve customers problems and enhance their shopping experience.

• 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 are expected to bring relevant skills and flexibility to support customers and team operations effectively.

• 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 workdays/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
• Bilingual – French/English is considered an asset

Who you'll work with

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 and grow. Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada, employing over 3,700 people across 48 locations and an ecommerce website. As part of J.D. Irving, Limited, which operates with a team of 20,000 dedicated employees, you will be part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results.

Perks and benefits

J.D. Irving and Kent are committed to creating accessible environments and nurturing talent through strategic investment in training and technology. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment.