Retail Sales Associate 2

GOLD BEACH LUMBER YARD INC•Cottage Grove, OR

21d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cascade, we don't simply sell lumber, hardware, paint, and building materials. We help our neighbors build homes, repair what matters most, improve their property, and complete projects they can be proud of. Every customer who walks through our doors is trusting us with something important. They may be beginning their first home improvement project, repairing storm damage, maintaining a family farm, or searching for expert advice. Whatever brings them through our doors, they deserve an experience that leaves them feeling confident, valued, and eager to return. That experience begins with you. Our Purpose Cascade has earned a reputation for delivering the best customer service in the communities we serve. We believe every customer interaction is an opportunity to create a lifelong Customer Advocate. Customer Advocates don't return simply because of our products—they return because of the people who helped them. They remember being greeted with a smile. They remember someone taking the time to answer their questions. They remember knowledgeable advice, genuine care, and employees who went the extra mile. When we consistently follow our Seven Steps of Customer Service, we create experiences customers want to tell others about. That reputation has been built over generations, and every employee plays a role in carrying it forward. Living Our Core Values Everything we do is guided by four Core Values that define who we are. Integrity We earn trust through honesty, accountability, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. We take ownership of our work, honor our commitments, and provide customers with advice they can trust. Community As a family-owned company, we believe our responsibility extends beyond our stores. Our customers are our neighbors. Our teammates become extended family. We support one another, strengthen our communities, and proudly represent Gold Beach wherever we serve. Engagement Great service starts with curiosity. We continue learning. We expand our product knowledge. We ask questions, share ideas, and look for better ways to serve customers and improve our stores. Every teammate contributes to creating a positive, collaborative workplace where everyone succeeds together. Experience The customer's last experience becomes their next expectation. Every greeting, every recommendation, every phone call, every loaded truck, every stocked shelf, and every checkout contributes to the Gold Beach experience. Our goal is simple: Leave every customer feeling appreciated, respected, and confident they chose the right place. Position Summary The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service by living Gold Beach's Core Values and consistently executing the Seven Steps of Customer Service. This position creates positive customer experiences by assisting customers with product selection, generating sales, merchandising products, maintaining a clean and organized store, supporting daily operations, and working collaboratively with fellow teammates. Retail Sales Associates serve as trusted resources for our customers and play a vital role in creating lifelong Customer Advocates while contributing to a safe, welcoming, and profitable store environment. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Essential Functions and Responsibilities At Gold Beach, every responsibility—whether helping a customer, stocking merchandise, unloading freight, answering the phone, or supporting a teammate—contributes to creating Customer Advocates. The essential functions below describe how each Retail Sales Associate brings our Core Values to life every day. Integrity – Doing the Right Thing Every Time Consistently perform Gold Beach's Seven Steps of Customer Service. Accurately process customer purchases, account charges, returns, exchanges, and special orders. Maintain honesty, accountability, and professionalism in every customer and teammate interaction. Follow company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards. Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete work accurately and efficiently. Protect company assets and maintain accurate inventory practices. Community – Supporting Our Customers, Teammates, and Communities Greet every customer promptly and make them feel welcome. Build lasting relationships by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate products and solutions. Answer telephones professionally and assist customers with confidence and enthusiasm. Work collaboratively with teammates across all departments to provide exceptional customer service. Foster a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented work environment. Represent Gold Beach professionally within the communities we serve. Engagement – Growing Through Learning and Teamwork Continue developing product knowledge to confidently assist customers. Stay informed on promotions, new products, seasonal merchandise, and developments within the hardware and building materials industry. Assist with merchandising, stocking, pricing, receiving, and organizing assigned departments. Participate in processing new shipments while maintaining clean, organized receiving and back-stock areas. Execute daily operational priorities established by store leadership. Communicate effectively with teammates and management regarding customer needs, inventory concerns, and operational priorities. Embrace continuous learning and actively contribute ideas that improve the customer experience and store operations. Experience – Creating Customer Advocates Every Day Deliver an exceptional customer experience during every interaction. Help customers locate merchandise in-store and online. Assist customers with special orders and project solutions. Maintain clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked sales floors and work areas. Create an environment where customers enjoy shopping and teammates enjoy working. Support all store operations while maintaining Gold Beach's reputation for outstanding customer service. Retail Sales Associate II Retail Sales Associate II positions may include specialty assignments in departments such as Paint, Garden, Feed, or other specialized areas requiring advanced product knowledge and customer expertise.

Requirements

A passion for exceptional customer service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Sound analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment.
A willingness to continuously learn new products, technology, and procedures.
Commitment to Gold Beach's Core Values and customer service philosophy.
The ability to work collaboratively while contributing to a positive team culture.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Previous retail, sales, or customer service experience preferred.
Knowledge of retail computer systems or the ability to quickly learn point-of-sale software.
Demonstrated commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Frequently stand and walk for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours per shift.
Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance when appropriate.
Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, climb, reach, push, and pull merchandise throughout the workday.
Climb and descend ladders safely.
Read labels, price tags, computer screens, and written materials.
Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Retail Sales Associate II positions may include specialty assignments in departments such as Paint, Garden, Feed, or other specialized areas requiring advanced product knowledge and customer expertise.

Responsibilities

Consistently perform Gold Beach's Seven Steps of Customer Service.
Accurately process customer purchases, account charges, returns, exchanges, and special orders.
Maintain honesty, accountability, and professionalism in every customer and teammate interaction.
Follow company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards.
Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete work accurately and efficiently.
Protect company assets and maintain accurate inventory practices.
Greet every customer promptly and make them feel welcome.
Build lasting relationships by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate products and solutions.
Answer telephones professionally and assist customers with confidence and enthusiasm.
Work collaboratively with teammates across all departments to provide exceptional customer service.
Foster a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Represent Gold Beach professionally within the communities we serve.
Continue developing product knowledge to confidently assist customers.
Stay informed on promotions, new products, seasonal merchandise, and developments within the hardware and building materials industry.
Assist with merchandising, stocking, pricing, receiving, and organizing assigned departments.
Participate in processing new shipments while maintaining clean, organized receiving and back-stock areas.
Execute daily operational priorities established by store leadership.
Communicate effectively with teammates and management regarding customer needs, inventory concerns, and operational priorities.
Embrace continuous learning and actively contribute ideas that improve the customer experience and store operations.
Deliver an exceptional customer experience during every interaction.
Help customers locate merchandise in-store and online.
Assist customers with special orders and project solutions.
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked sales floors and work areas.
Create an environment where customers enjoy shopping and teammates enjoy working.
Support all store operations while maintaining Gold Beach's reputation for outstanding customer service.