Sales Associate - Full Time DUNSTAN

Please note the map on this listing shows our other location. The position is available for our Dunstan location at 636 US Rt 1, Scarborough, Maine

Oak Hill and Dunstan Ace Hardware are locally and family owned and operated retail hardware stores in Scarborough, Maine. We are proud to offer a wide selection of products and services to residents and neighboring communities. Our employees say working here is fun and they look forward to coming to work and enjoy the community feel among co-workers and our customers. It's a fast-paced retail environment where something is always going on so you'll never be bored.

Our main focus is customer service. We aim to greet and help every single customer that walks through our doors. The primary responsibilities of the Sales Associate - Full Time are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales, merchandise product, and support the store management team. Other areas of interest that may apply based on interest and experience include cashiering, marketing, special events, training, and more. Opportunity for advancement may be available to the right candidate.

This listing is for opportunities at Dunstan Ace Hardware - 636 US Rt 1, Scarborough.

Major Responsibilities

• Providing all customers with excellent customer service
• Directing and assisting customers as they enter the store
• Maintaining awareness of all promotions and advertisements
• Executing the daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store management
• Upholding merchandising and store cleanliness standards
• Participating in the processing of new shipments and helping the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized
• Assisting customers in locating merchandising in store, providing expert advice, and making sure their needs are taken care of
• Soliciting customers to open an Ace Rewards card
• Projecting a positive attitude

Education/Training: 

• High School degree; some college preferred but not required
• Possess a vast product knowledge of hardware related products along with a willingness to learn

Experience:

• Previous experience in a retail environment required
• Experience establishing relationships and working with customers

Skills/Knowledge:

• A commitment to service, excellence, and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of basic technology; POS systems a plus
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, and high attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Ability to move and lift merchandise and fixtures
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Benefits:

Full time employees earn the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with match from employer
• Paid Time Off
• 20% employee discount

In addition to traditional benefits, our employees enjoy frequent lunches provided by management - either brought in or made on the grill! - employee outings every quarter (mini golf, sporting events, ax throwing), and more. And our Oak Hill store has two dogs on site!

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Referral program
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule