Salesperson for Retail Sales

About Jabo's Ace Hardware: Jabo's Ace Hardware is a locally owned and operated business with a focus on being more than your typical hardware store. Our business was established in 2005 when we acquired our first store and we are now a 5 store chain focused on growing. Pay Range: Minimum $12 Full Time Sales Associate - Higher compensation is commensurate on experience and availability.

Upholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Primary responsibility for all positions with Company is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. Floor associates are responsible for engaging the customer, determining their needs and projecting requirements.

Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise (as arranged by management). Keep clean, organized and fully stocked. Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management displaying a "Speed is Life" attitude. Cooperate with others and work well as part of a retail team, for example actively participate in daily huddle meetings, share ideas for improvement with management. Remove promotional bin tags from displays, and price tags as required following sales events, flyers, etc. Restock merchandise displays as needed, watch end caps and side wings. Handle special orders for all non-stock items. Never tell a customer no without checking with a floor manager, assistant manager or store manager. Watch for shoplifters and take action, in line with company policy, that will discourage shoplifting. Excellent customer service and interaction prevents shoplifting. Provide the best possible experience for Every Customer, Every Time by being helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. When you are not with a customer or cleaning, stand in a main aisle to get the best view of customers coming into your department. Walk up and down the main aisles to be sure customers are being assisted in all departments. Avoid personal conversations with co-workers on the floor. Serve Customers in assigned departments, or storewide, and provide needed advice or information, greet customers as soon as you encounter them. S. process Actively participate in store communication and initiatives (e.g., Communication Board, Daily Huddle, store contests, etc.) Assist Customers with simple complaints/concerns; Use the Five Foot Rule - greet and/or acknowledge all customers within five feet of you all the time. Always be polite and attentive to customers. Do not avoid customers. Promote the Ace Rewards program to all customers, describe the Ace Helpful Promise(s) and use the Magic Question. Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisement so you can tell customers about special sales. Always wear your radio and headset in order to effectively communicate with other associates or management. Respond to Customer Coordinator questions as needed. Assist customers with large or heavy items as needed. Offer customers a red basket for their shopping use. Assist in the training and development of peers

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. 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, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service Strong organizational skills with a passion for details Willing to learn all areas of the store and help train others Proven track record of being a team player Knowledge and experience of various departments is strongly desired. Availability must be flexible including evenings, weekends and holidays. Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills strongly preferred.

Ability to stand for an extended period of time, walk, reach, and bend to perform job duties Move and handle merchandise up to 40 pounds, and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.