Sales Associate

At University Ace, we’re independently owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority. We make an impact in the community by helping our 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! 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.

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

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.

What to expect:

Sales Associate Position summary:

The Primary responsibilities of the Sales Associate position are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales, merchandise product, and support the store management team.

Major Responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure each customer receives outstanding service which follows the S.A.L.E.S. process and by mystery shop standards.
• Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
• Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management.
• Assist in the training and development of peers.
• Actively participate in daily huddle meetings.
• Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards.
• Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized.
• Responsive of safety issues.
• Conscious of shoplifting activity.
• Aid customers in locating merchandise in store, on acehardware.com, and process special orders.
• Solicit customers to open an Ace Rewards Card.
• Answer customers' questions and provide information on procedures and policies.

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

Starting pay is competitive and individualized; we keep in mind each applicants' qualifications and previous experience when determining a starting rate. If selected for further consideration, starting pay will be discussed and determined during your interview.

• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Health Insurance for medical, dental, vision, for eligible employees
• 401K for eligibile employees
• Employee discounts on product
• Perkspot discounts on services and products
• Employee meal provided on certain workdays

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Work schedule

• Weekend availability

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• Other