sales associate Bonner Springs

ACE Hardware • Bonner Springs, KS

121d • $12

About The Position

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness. The role emphasizes customer service, ensuring a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware, and proactively assisting customers in solving problems. The Sales Associate will also assist with store operations, including receiving and stocking merchandise, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting department specialists.

Requirements

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 25lbs) and climb.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store.
• Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service.
• Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
• Assist with maintaining back stock levels.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
• Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
• Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Incentive Award Programs
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Pay
• Helping Hands
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision & More)
• Associate Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Training & Development
• Recognition
• Associate Discounts
• Anniversary & Service Awards
• PerkSpot
• Talent Search Referral Bonuses
• Community Service Involvement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees