Role overview

Description

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.

At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers.

Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll 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.

If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

Join one. Grow with many.

The Appliance Sales Specialistis focused on assisting customers, assessing customer needs, and guiding customer decisions to build customer relationships. The Sales Specialist - Appliances provides the highest level of customer service to customers with expert advice and detailed information required to close the sale.

For this position you will receive a base salary plus commission following a probationary period. Starting salary is $39,520.00.

Responsibilities

Maintain the stock condition, the showroom standards, and ensure a clean and safe shopping & work environment.
Ability to assist with merchandising and store product set-up.
Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
Provide face-to-face assistance to customers with specialized and sound advice on all home appliance products as well as supporting products, warranty plans, pickup and delivery options, and payment and financing options, with the focus being on closing the sale.
Work with a wide range of customers selling a wide range of appliance products.
Prepare estimates, close the sale, and follow up on deliveries.
Maintain and develop relationships with customers, addressing and resolving customer needs and/or complaints.

Qualifications

Professional Sales Experience with the proven ability to close the sale.
Sales Experience in a fast-paced customer service and sales environment in Retail, Appliance Sales experience is an asset.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Adherence to company policies and procedures
You will have to pass a standard background check.

What we Offer

Wellness Program
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Employee Discounts
Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching, and PTO benefits
Growth and development opportunities through KENT and the greater J.D. Irving, Limited organization