Merchandise Associate

A Merchandise Associate works in a retail store to make sure products are stocked, organized, displayed properly, and available for customers.

Typical job description

Key responsibilities:

• Receive, unpack, and organize merchandise.
• Stock products on shelves, racks, and displays.
• Replenish products when inventory is low.
• Keep the sales floor clean, organized, and properly presented.
• Check product labels, prices, and signage for accuracy.
• Assist customers in finding products and answering basic questions.
• Help with inventory counts and stockroom organization.
• Set up promotional and seasonal displays.
• Follow company safety and merchandising standards.
• Work with sales associates and store management to maintain product availability.
• Help with returns, damaged merchandise, and product transfers when required.

Skills employers look for

• Customer service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift and move merchandise
• Basic inventory/stock management

Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment

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.