Lead Sales Associate

Lead Sales Associate

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.

Location: 822 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640

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.
• Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.
• We train you from day one and the opportunities don't stop there.

What to expect:

• Unlock and secure the premises, turn on lights and equipment, and perform opening/closing cash counts.
• Process sales, handle cash, credit cards, and checks, and manage the cash register accurately.
• Arrange merchandise, create attractive displays, and ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Conduct stock counts, receive new inventory, and maintain organized backroom stock.
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends, as the role requires exclusive opening or closing shifts.
• You'll work directly with customers, welcoming them and helping them find everything they need to complete their project in one trip.
• We're looking for team players who can spot where help is needed and enjoy assisting others in a supportive environment.
• Experience or ability to quickly learn how to handle various payment methods and provide correct change.
• You'll be on your feet for most of your shift (4 to 8 hours).

Qualifications:

• We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual with at least 2 years of experience in hardware retail. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following categories: Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Tools, Paint.
• You must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

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

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. 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, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility 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.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

Pay: $17 - $18 / hour

Job Type: Part-time/Full-time

Education: No education required