What does a Store Assistant do?
Store Assistants help customers make transactions, keep stores clean, restock inventory, answer questions, and address customer complaints. A good Store Assistant can help a company keep sales high by maintaining relationships with existing customers and attracting new ones. They can work with individuals or businesses in many different industries. Store Assistants can work in a variety of places including spas, grocery stores, clothing stores, car dealerships, and auto repair shops. They can work full-time or part-time hours, and they sometimes help train new team members.
Store Assistant skills and qualifications
Successful Store Assistants are friendly, courteous, and professional. They can work successfully with a variety of people and personality types. They can also make transactions easy for customers while adapting quickly to any unexpected obstacles. The top skills and qualifications for Store Assistants include:
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Knowledge of the products or services the company sells and the industry that the company works in
- An understanding of any laws or regulations that apply to the business and products
- An understanding of basic math and how the employer calculates charges, fees, or interest
- The ability to lift heavy boxes, climb ladders to reach high shelves, and take care of other physical tasks
- The ability to stand for long periods
Store Assistant experience requirements
Store Assistant candidates with some experience in a similar job are preferable, but previous experience isn’t usually required. Many people start their careers as Store Assistants or fill the position while they are students.
Store Assistant education and training requirements
Some Store Assistant jobs require a secondary school degree or a GED, and some prefer candidates with an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree related to the industry the business is in. The amount of training needed depends on the industry, and people working with specialized equipment or costly items usually need more education. On-the-job training is normally required, and Store Assistants will need to update their knowledge about company regulations, products, and services regularly.
Store Assistant salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Store Assistant in Canada is $14.77 per hour. Pay rates for individuals can vary depending on locations, experience, skills, education levels, and employers.
Job description samples for similar positions
If a Store Assistant isn’t exactly what your business is searching for, here are some similar job description samples that could suit your needs:
*Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your recruiting or legal advisor, we are not responsible for the content of your job descriptions, and none of the information provided herein guarantees performance.