Seasonal Associate

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

Starting Wage $ 16.15 per hour, depending on 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

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 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

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology.

We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Job Identification 11168
• Job Category Sales, Marketing & Product Management
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 11:27 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 871 Rue Du Developpement, Tracadie-Sheila, NB, E1X 0J6, CA

(Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications. L’échelon salarial sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs pertinents liés au poste, notamment l’expérience, la formation, les aptitudes et les compétences de la personne retenue.)