Sales Associate

Ace Hardware•Providence Forge, VA

32d

About The Position

We are seeking outgoing, friendly, and helpful team members to welcome and assist customers. Previous hardware experience is a plus but not a requirement as we provide extensive training. At Ace Peninsula Hardware}, we're independently owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority. Make an impact in the community by helping your neighbors with their projects while working in a fast-paced and fun environment. Our mission is to go the extra mile for our customers and build a team that has the same attitude! Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us. Work/life balance: This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in earning your trust through clear communication. We schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan. Sales Associates Sales associates are responsible for providing legendary customer service. They offer the solutions to the customers' needs. Every job within Ace Peninsula Hardware ultimately impacts the customer directly or indirectly. Customers are the only reason we are here and without them, we would not be here. Every team member at Ace Peninsula Hardware is expected to pledge to keep the customer first and foremost regardless of his or her job. The promise we make to every customer is, "We pledge to be Ace helpful. Helping you is the most important thing we have to do today." This promise guides you to choose actions that best meet the customer's needs. Cashiers Summary Cashiers exemplify the foundation of our service to each customer as they enter and leave the store. Every job we have at Ace Peninsula Hardware ultimately impacts the customer directly or indirectly. Customers are the reason we are here;without them we wouldn't be. Every team member at Ace Peninsula Hardware is expected to pledge to keep the customer first and foremost regardless of his or her job. The promise we make to every customer is, "We pledge to be Ace Helpful. Helping you is the most important thing we have to do today." This promise guides you to choose actions that best meet the customer's needs.

Requirements

You'll be on your feet for most of your shift (6 to 8 hours).
You must lift 40 to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous hardware experience is a plus but not a requirement as we provide extensive training.
Have a helpful attitude? We'll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills.
Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge and we'll teach you something new.

Responsibilities

Customer Service - Customer Service is priority one at all times.
Greet each customer with a smile
Undercover the customer needs by asking, "What project are you working on today?" Ask other conversation starter questions to make sure you recommend the right product for the customer.
Exceed the customer's expectations. Always walk the customer to the products. Make sure you suggest other products that will help the customer complete the project.
Strengthen the relationship with the customer. Find out the customer's name and use it while you assist him or her.
Thank the customer for shopping at Ace Peninsula Hardware.
Participate in all store training programs.
Learn to sell the whole project. Develop product knowledge as well as products items for ad on sales.
Be proficient at executing all store services, such as mixing paint, cutting glass, cutting keys and shades, re-keying locks and testing pool and hot tub water.
Stock all warehouse, drop ship and back stock inventory.
Ability to special order products for customers
Be alert for shoplifting activity and follow store procedures when such activity is suspected.
Be alert for safety issues.
The cleaning and conditioning of shelves and the merchandising of end caps.
Participate in WOW and Customer Engagement
Promote the Ace Rewards program
Make sure customer service is priority one at all times
Welcome each customer that comes into the store
Ask if they found what they are looking for, if they leave without a purchase, suggest that we special order it for them
Thank each customer for their purchase
Give 100 percent of your attention to the customer you are serving
Count the cash back from each transaction Call for back up cashier when a line begins to form
Be on guard for point-of-sale scams (i.e. quick-change artists and short-change artists)
Answer the phone with: "Good morning/afternoon, thank you for calling Ace Hardware, Bob speaking what can I help you find today?"
Always ask customers if they have their Ace Rewards card, if not, would they like to join Operate cash register/point-of-sale with accuracy and efficiency Keep check out area neat and clean Handle merchandise returns and exchanges quickly and efficiently Call customers when their rain checks and special orders are in stock
Count cash drawer before each shift
Close the cash drawer after each transaction
Maintain minimum cash in the register by calling for a cash pick-up when you have large bills or excess cash