Retail Sales Associate - $21+/hr, daytime hours, no Sundays!

Retail Sales Associate

Are you a problem-solver with a knack for assisting customers in selecting the perfect tools? Is the word "no" not part of your vocabulary when you take on the challenge of sales? Do you like having evenings, most weekends, and holidays free for your personal time? If you're looking to join a locally owned, stable, and expanding company, then you're in the right place - Acme Tools is eager to welcome you to our team!

Our team is looking for full-time Retail Sales Associates to join our dynamic crew at our store in Plymouth, MN. This Retail Sales Associate position earns a competitive starting wage of $21/hour, coupled with various benefits.

About Acme Tools:

Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with thirteen locations and over 560 (and growing!) team members across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme's catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment online within the United States. As a family-owned operation, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.

You'll Enjoy Our:

• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development Training
• Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
• Generous PTO plan that starts accruing on day 1!
• Paid Holidays we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leave (partially paid through company paid short-term disability!)
• Work environment where everyone strives to do their best work and can see their impact on the company
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Generous Employee Discounts

We Also Provide:

• Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans to Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
• Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Program & Company Matching
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF RETAIL SALES

In Retail Sales, your day centers around delivering top-notch customer service. You'll professionally welcome and assist our valued customers, adeptly identify their unique needs, and guide them toward the right tools or equipment. You handle sales transactions, including closing, invoicing, and product loading. Staying well informed about Acme Tools' product offerings is essential, as you will serve as the go-to expert, fielding customer inquiries, generating sales quotes, facilitating equipment purchases, and providing post-sale follow-ups. Our Retail Sales Associates also help maintain a clean, organized sales floor, actively participate in store events, and prioritize safety standards while completing assigned tasks efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year or more of customer service experience
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new software
• Proven communication skills
• The ability to work a rotating Saturday shift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for the duration of your shift
• Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

ABOUT ACME TOOLS

For 75 years, Acme Tools has continued to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family-owned operation, we are employee-centric, family-friendly, community-involved, and growth-minded.

Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.