Sales & Warehouse Associate
NL Off Grid Solutions & The Cabin Depot Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
The Cabin Depot Newfoundland is seeking a motivated, technically inclined, and customer-focused Sales & Warehouse Associate to join our growing team.
As Newfoundland's source for off-grid living solutions, we help customers find the products and expertise they need for cabins, cottages, RVs, remote properties, and off-grid applications. Our customers often rely on us not only for products, but for guidance in determining which components and systems are best suited to their needs.
For this reason, we're looking for someone who brings existing knowledge of solar, electrical, mechanical, or off-grid systems OR a strong technical aptitude and genuine willingness to develop that knowledge.
Experience or familiarity with solar system design and componentry, batteries and inverters, off-grid heating and hot water, water and waste management, RV/marine systems, or similar technologies would be a strong asset. Candidates without direct industry experience should be mechanically or technically inclined, comfortable learning new systems, and committed to building a strong working knowledge of the products we sell.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers in-store by identifying their needs and recommending suitable products and solutions
- Develop a strong working knowledge of our solar, power, heating, water, waste management, and off-grid product lines
- Help customers understand product specifications, compatibility, and system requirements
- Provide exceptional customer service and build positive customer relationships
- Process sales transactions and prepare customer orders
- Receive, organize, and maintain inventory
- Pick, pack, and load customer orders
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized showroom and warehouse
- Assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment
- Support general day-to-day store operations as required
Qualifications
- Existing knowledge of solar, electrical, mechanical, RV/marine, or off-grid systems is strongly preferred
- Candidates without direct industry experience must demonstrate strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn
- Familiarity with solar panels, batteries, inverters, charge controllers, electrical components, heating systems, water systems, or waste management solutions is considered a strong asset
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable discussing technical products and solutions with customers
- Able to learn product specifications and explain technical information in a clear, practical way
- Previous retail or technical sales experience is considered an asset
- Warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory experience is considered an asset
- Ability to lift and move products as required
- Forklift certification is an asset but not required
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
- A genuine interest in off-grid living and the challenges associated with it
- Comfortable with technology and learning new software and systems
- Experience with POS systems, particularly Shopify, is considered an asset
Schedule
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (alternating)
If you enjoy helping customers, have a technical mindset, and are interested in solar power, renewable energy, and off-grid living, we'd love to hear from you.
You don't need to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who either brings relevant knowledge to the role or has the technical ability, curiosity, and initiative to learn.
Please submit your resume along with any relevant experience in sales, solar, electrical, mechanical, RV/marine, construction, plumbing, heating, or other related fields for consideration.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
