Part-Time Lawn and Garden Retail Sales Associate Details

Part-Time Lawn and Garden Retail Sales Associate

Laskowski Ace Hardware - Gurnee, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Position:
At Laskowski Ace, Sales Associates are the backbone of the business. The Sales Associate's primary focus is assisting customers with finding the right products for their needs. Sales Associates are not only there to help customers find items in the store, but they are there to help narrow down choices and help the customer make that final decision!

Responsibilities include:

• Engaging and inspiring customers in every way; greet customers as soon as they are encountered
• Assisting customers in the store as well as on the phone
• Fronting, stocking, and merchandising products
• Solving problems and coming up with solutions to customer's home and garden issues
• Daily outdoor plant care as well as merchandising and typical garden center tasks
• Filling propane tanks
• Unloading incoming trucks and putting away merchandise using a forklift (training will be provided)
• Ensure that the store remains clean, well maintained and organized; including dusting and mopping
• Maintain awareness of promotions/advertisements in order to inform customers about special sales
• Mastering the knowledge of Lawn Mowers and Snow Throwers, Trimmers and Blowers as well as brands from Craftsman to Stihl (training will be provided); Cutting PVC Pipe, Keys and Chains

Minimum

Be at least 18 years old
Experience using a computer
Ability to communicate professionally with customers and team members
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repetitively
Carry out merchandise to customer’s vehicles, load merchandise in customer’s vehicles
Physical ability to move large, bulky and/or heavy merchandise
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Clean and approachable appearance
Availability must be flexible to the needs of the business

Preferred but, not required

Forklift experience
Retail experience in identifying and selling products based on customer needs
Customer service experience, including resolving customer issues, assisting customers in locating product, greeting customers, answering phones and building relationships with customers
Retail experience including merchandising and stocking
Lawn and garden care experience