Salesperson for Retail Sales

Hardware Sales Associate-St. Augustine

St. Augustine, Florida Retail

Company Summary Turner Ace Hardware

As your local Ace Hardware, our store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 4,600 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries. As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently owned. From neighborhood hardware stores to lumberyards to super-size home centers, each Ace Hardware is unique and tailored to meet the needs of its local community. We are all committed to being the Helpful Place by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.

Major Responsibilities

Ensure each customer receives outstanding service following company-standard service policies.

Promote sales and uphold merchandising, inventory, and store cleanliness standards.

Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements.

Execute the daily operational goals and priorities assigned by store management

Actively participate in daily huddle meetings

Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized

Responsive of safety issues.

Conscious of shoplifting activity

Aid customers in locating merchandising in store, on acehardware.com, as well as, processing special orders.

Answer customers' questions regarding merchandise throughout the store, and provide information on procedures and policies

Assist in the training and development of peers

Minimum Requirements

Possess product knowledge and capability to sell and merchandise a variety of hardware products, with a willingness to learn.

Experience: Sales experience with retail programs, establishing relationships and working with customers

Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word and Excel a plus.

Previous experience in a retail environment

A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction

Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Move and handle boxes of merchandise 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.

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