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Job Opportunities

GNDS is always looking for energetic, positive people to employ. Check back often as we are always updating our postings. All positions are full time. Go to current openings.

Please fax, email, or snail mail resume to:

Great Northern Data Supplies

Attn: Human Resources

523 Cleveland Cres. SE

Calgary, AB

T2G 4R8

Phone: 403-508-0000

Fax: 403-508-0001

Email: jobs@gnds.ca

Currently we have opportunities available for:

Sales Representatives - Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto

Warehouse Personnel - Calgary

Receptionist - Calgary

Stocking Personnel - Calgary

Sales Representatives

Duties:

telephone or personally visit client organizations on a regular or periodic basis,
find out what client organizations need and emphasize how our product lines can meet those needs,
identify possible new clients by using resources such as business directories, following up leads from existing clients,
approach potential new clients and present the benefits and uses of our product lines,
estimate or quote prices, credit terms, warranties and delivery dates and prepare sales proposals,
use computers to prepare sales contracts, reports, and make delivery arrangements,
consult with clients to resolve any problems after a sale and provide ongoing support, and
keep up to date with information about product innovations, competitors and market conditions and adjust their sales strategies accordingly.

Skills:

Sales representatives need the following characteristics:

self-confidence and assertiveness,
the ability to persevere and remain cheerful even when faced with setbacks,
flexibility and adaptability,
the ability to communicate with all kinds of people, and
the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

They should enjoy selling goods or services, identifying and approaching potential customers, and overseeing the preparation of sales contracts.

Warehouse Personnel

Duties:

The work is physically demanding. Warehouse Personnel are on their feet all day, and will be required to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.

fill and pack orders,
receive shipments (ensure that they are complete and in good order),
identify and assign locations or parts numbers to items,
handle and store products (use equipment to move items and place them in appropriate storage areas or bins),
clean and maintain storage areas and handling equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks),
schedule deliveries and shipments (schedule items for delivery and co-ordinate the delivery of products to end users),
re-arrange storage areas to adapt to changing requirements, and
recognize and respond to changing customer demands.

Skills:

To be successful, warehouse personnel need:

manual dexterity and physical stamina,
the ability to work independently,
good math, communication and organizational skills, and
the ability to get along well with customers and fellow workers.

This type of work appeals to people who enjoy taking a methodical approach to their work, operating handling equipment, and keeping detailed records.

Receptionist

Duties:

answer, screen and forward telephone calls,
take messages and provide information,
organize and file paperwork,
maintain a current record of staff members' whereabouts,
accept messenger and courier deliveries, and
perform other clerical duties such as word processing,
compiling and recording data, maintaining files and inventories,
operating office equipment, sorting mail, stuffing envelopes or proofreading.

Skills:

good verbal and written communication skills,
good listening skills,
a friendly, outgoing personality,
the ability to keep calm when it gets busy or callers are persistent or rude,
computer experience and knowledge of general office procedures,
tact and exceptional telephone etiquette,
good organizational skills,
a genuine interest in people and in helping others, and
the desire and ability to work with little supervision when dealing with routine matters.

Stocking Personnel - must be bondable

Duties:

The work is physically demanding. Stocking Personnel are on their feet all day, and will be required to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.

stocking supplies at customers locations,
keeping track of levels and usage of supplies,
deliver and stock orders for the customer quickly and professionally,
recognize and respond to changing customer demands,
help the warehouse staff with warehouse duties,
drive vans and large trucks.

Skills:

manual dexterity and physical stamina,
the ability to work independently,
the ability to get along well with customers and fellow workers,
be courteous and efficient,
a friendly, outgoing personality,
good organizational skills.