ACE Sales Associate

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC•Huntingburg, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility for all positions with Houchens Ace Hardware is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. Floor associates are responsible for engaging the customer, determining their needs and projecting requirements. This role upholds the Core Values as determined by the management team.

Requirements

Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members.
Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service.
Strong organizational skills with a passion for details.
Willing to learn all areas of the store and help train others.
Proven track record of being a team player.
A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
Availability must be flexible including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience of various departments is strongly desired.
Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise.
Maintain assigned department: Keep clean, organized and fully stocked.
Execute daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store management with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Cooperate with others and work well as part of a retail team, including participating in daily huddle meetings and sharing ideas for improvement.
Remove promotional bin tags from displays and price tags as required following sales events, flyers, etc.
Restock merchandise displays as needed, watch end caps and side wings.
Handle special orders for all non-stock items, always checking with a manager before saying 'No' to a customer.
Watch for shoplifters and take action in line with company policy.
Provide the best possible experience for Every Customer, Every Time by being helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.
When not assisting customers or cleaning, stand in a main aisle to observe customers and ensure they are being assisted in all departments.
Serve customers in assigned departments or storewide, providing needed advice or information and greeting customers promptly.
Demonstrate the S.A.L.E.S. process.
Actively participate in store communication and initiatives.
Assist customers with simple complaints/concerns, involving a manager with problems as needed.
Use the Five Foot Rule – greet and/or acknowledge all customers within five feet.
Be polite and attentive to customers, making eye contact and smiling.
Promote the Ace Rewards program, describe the Ace Helpful Promise(s), and use the Magic Question.
Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements to inform customers about special sales.
Always wear radio and headset for effective communication.
Respond to Customer Coordinator questions as needed.
Assist customers with large or heavy items.
Offer customers a red basket for their shopping use.
Assist in the training and development of peers.
Perform other assigned tasks as directed by supervision.