Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

Retail Sales Associate

Join the Acme Tools team as a part-time Retail Sales Associate in Plymouth, MN! 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!

We're seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to join our dynamic crew at our store in Plymouth, MN. If you love connecting with people and helping them find the best tools for their projects, this is your opportunity to join a great company and make an impact!

Pay Range: $21-22/hour

Schedule: Part-time hours during our hours of operation. Candidates must be able to work Saturdays.

Why Work at Acme Tools?

At Acme Tools, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. In this role, you'll enjoy a competitive starting wage coupled with various benefits and perks.

You'll Enjoy Our:

• Work-life balance - we are closed evenings, Sundays, and on the 6 major holidays of the year
• Competitive pay with annual performance-based increase opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Community involvement opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Traditional and Roth 401K plans
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions matter

Your Role as a Retail Sales Associate

As a Retail Sales Associate at Acme Tools, your primary goal is to provide outstanding customer service and help our guests find the tools they need. Your job duties include:

• Greeting and assisting guests in a professional and courteous manner
• Identifying customers' needs and providing knowledgeable assistance to help select the correct tool or equipment
• Closing and invoicing sales and helping load products as needed
• Staying informed on all new and current products carried by Acme Tools
• Answering customers' questions over the phone and in-person, providing sales quotes for future purchases, and researching product and inventory
• Helping customers with equipment purchases with starting procedures and breaking-in periods and following up with them after the sale
• Maintaining a clean and organized sales floor (fronting, pricing, and stocking sales shelves for product displays and work areas, etc.)
• Participating in store events (physical inventories, sales meetings, trade shows, special sales, etc.)
• Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to and striving to improve safety standards and reporting any suspicious activity
• Completing related tasks as assigned

What We're Looking For:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to 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 over 75 years, Acme Tools has continued to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and DIY enthusiasts. As a family-owned business, we are employee-centric and growth-minded, offer a family-friendly work environment, and actively engage in our community.

Join Us Today!

Build a career with a company that's passionate about both its customers and employees. Visit to learn more or apply today!

Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.