Commercial salesperson - wholesale

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Various locations
• Wholesalers
• Retail business
• On-site customer service

Tasks

• Solicit sales and sell goods or services
• Set up and display merchandise on sidewalks, at public events or in stores
• Show and describe goods or services
• Provide information about advertised products
• Record customers' orders
• Contact potential customers by phone

Student status

• Full time enrollment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Internet

Sales experience

• Trade shows

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth