Sales Associate

Sales AssociateSales associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Hemlock Hardware by providing an outstanding customer service experience consistent with company values. The main task of a sales associate is to assist customers and maintain a clean and efficient sales floor. They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail industry.Responsibilities:Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, both in person and on the phone, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise, and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include processing special orders.Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly sales floor, including housekeeping tasks.Assist with loading products into customer's vehicles as needed.Merchandise products according to prescribed planograms and help maintain signage.Restock shelves as necessary.Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.Face and front product throughout the store at the beginning and end of the shift, and as time permits throughout the day.Help store staff with other tasks as needed.Attend all staff meetings.Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.Be able to cut keys for customers.Qualifications:Outstanding customer service skills and a professional attitude 3-5 Years Retail Experience.A working knowledge of the products contained in the store with a willingness to continue to learn.Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.Willingness to learn point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry.Able to work a flexible schedule, weekends, and holidays as needed.Goals:Build and foster customer relationships.Boost overall sales by closing the sale, and promoting the store's loyalty program and add-on sales.Continually expand knowledge of all departments and brands in the store.Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas when needed.Take a personal interest in products sold in the store and gain the knowledge to make new products and merchandising recommendations to management.After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and retail concepts.Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hourNo matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communities—through the best of times and the greatest challenges.