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Full -Time/Part-Time Retail Sales Associate I

Ace Hardware Corporation, Denver, CO, United States


Retail Associate I Pay Rate: $17.48

Reports to:

Retail Sales Manager

Direct Reports:

None

POSITION SUMMARY Upholds the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the company. The primary responsibilities of the Retail Sales 1 Associate positions are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales throughout the store, effectively merchandise products, process sales quickly, accurately, and efficiently handle cash register operations and assist in retail stocking, resets, labeling, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure each customer receives outstanding customer service which follows the S.A.L.E.S process and by mystery shop standards

Accurately and efficiently ring on registers and maintain all cash at registers

Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers

Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements

Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management

Assist in the training and development of peers

Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards

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

Be conscious of shoplifting activity

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

Correctly organize and stock products from the weekly Ace truck

Answer customers’ questions and provide information on procedures and policies

Execute inventory management protocol as established by the Store Manager

Adhere to all store safety policies

Greet customers as they enter the store

Answer phone calls

Tactfully and pleasantly assist customers

Solicit customers to open an Ace Rewards card

Verify documents and receive product

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED

Possess product knowledge of hardware-related products along with a willingness to learn

Establishing relationships and working with customers

Experience in a retail environment, either in marketing, sales, or back-office

Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of retail computer systems and electronic cash registers

A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction

Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask

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

Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store

Must work weekends and Ace events

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

Frequently stock, load, and unload customer orders lifting to 40lbs

Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Climbing step stools and ladders up to 10’

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The minimum training requirements for this position in the first 90 days include:

Ace Learning Place beginning courses

Epicor Training POS basics courses

Propane certification (if applicable)

Forklift certification (if applicable)

Service Center training

Helpful Ready

Ace Hardware is an equal opportunity employer in a drug-free environment.

Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

Work/life balance:

This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in earning your trust through clear communication. We schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan.

Learn and grow with us:

Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge, and we’ll teach you something new.

Have a helpful attitude? We’ll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills.

We train you from day one; opportunities don’t stop there.

What to expect:

You’ll work directly with customers, welcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their project on one trip.

Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.

You’ll be on your feet for most of your shift (6 to 8 hours).

You must lift 25 to 50 lbs.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

For full-time Regular employment, the benefits program includes Sick Time, Vacation Time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and 401(k).

These programs will be described in more detail in the Associate Handbook.

Perkspot discounts on services and products

Free vests, one ACE shirt, and more

Click through and start your journey with us now!

Company Introduction 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.

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