Sales Associate

Sales Associate

At La Grange Park 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.

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.

What to expect:

• You'll work directly with customers welcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their project in one trip.
• Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.
• You'll be on your feet for most of your shift (6 to 8 hours).
• You must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous hardware and paint experience are preferred but not a deal breaker.
• Flexible schedule

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• Employee discounts on products
• Free uniform shirts, vests, and more

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.

La Grange Park Ace Hardware

900 east 31st street

La Grange Park, IL 60526

General Summary

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service:

Provide a positive representation of La Grange Park 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 all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.

Forward any customer complaint that cannot 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.

Store Operations

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, stock room 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.

Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.

Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.

Participate in store meetings.

Be professional in appearance and actions.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

Education/Training

High School or GED equivalent.

Experience

Formal Retail Hardware or Home Center

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing.

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