Sales Associate

Ace Hardware•Byron, GA

39d

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 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. General Summary We are looking for a part time employee wanting 24 hours a week. 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. Learn and grow with us: Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge and we'll teach you something new. Have a helpful attitude? We'll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills. We train you from day one and the opportunities don't stop there.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent
Standing
Walking
Lifting up to 60 lbs
Climbing

Nice To Haves

Formal retail experience preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Work directly with customers welcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their project in one trip.
Provide a positive representation of 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 pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
Forward any customer complaint that can not 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 based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.
Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
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, stockroom 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 merchandising, cost control or sales idea to manager.
Participate in store meetings.
Be professional in appearance and actions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.