Retail Sales and Merchandiser

Are you someone who enjoys working in both a warehouse and a front facing environment? Are you a fast learner looking for an opportunity to grow with a company? Do you have 2-3 years of experience in retail, warehouse, shipping, or receiving roles? If so, we may have the perfect role for you to build a new career in Victoria. We are currently seeking a Temporary Retail Sales and Merchandiser with a high potentiality to become permanent to join a small team in downtown Victoria! You would be part of a dynamic company that is one of the leaders in foodservice equipment in Canada, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued. Position: Retail Sales and Merchandiser (Temporary to Permanent) Location: Victoria Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1 hour break) Salary: $23/hour Start Date: Beginning of September Advantages - $23/hour - 4% vacation pay added to every paycheque - Randstad pays weekly - Optional paid benefits through Randstad after your first pay - Work as part of an amazing teamwork environment - Opportunity for long term placement - Opportunity to grow with the company - Transit accessible - Work in downtown Victoria Responsibilities - Welcoming customers and supporting them with product knowledge - Providing exceptional customer service and resolving issues promptly - Assisting customers in selecting products and making purchasing decisions - Receiving and verifying products, matching with packing slips, and placing them correctly - Prioritizing and retrieving customer orders from inventory - Picking, packing, weighing, and labeling outgoing orders accurately - Checking inventory for product availability and conducting inventory counts - Maintaining a clutter-free showroom, warehouse, and front counter - Participating in merchandising and promotional activities - Ensuring accuracy in transactions, inventory, and procedures - Supporting cycle counting and various warehouse tasks - Assisting with showroom stocking and carry-out tasks - Processing sales transactions efficiently - Upselling and cross-selling products - Building customer relationships for repeat business - Handling product returns and exchanges professionally - Staying updated on product knowledge and industry trends Qualifications - At least 2 years of retail experience, including customer service and sales - Preferred: 1 year of warehouse, shipping and receiving experience - Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, sometimes repetitively - Professional verbal and written communication skills - Must be adept with technology and willing to learn a new inventory management system - Software Knowledge: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, etc. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment - Personality Fit: Outgoing, not too timid, willing to learn