Sales Associate (Part-Time)

About Seright's Ace Hardware
Ace is the leader in the convenience segment of the home improvement industry with a national network of more than 4,600 independently owned retailers dedicated to providing legendary service to our customers. At Seright's Ace Hardware we pride ourselves on meeting the variety of home improvement needs in our local communities. Seright's Ace Hardware is a family owned and locally operated business serving North Idaho since 1979.

General Summary
The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service:

• Provide a positive representation of Seright's Ace Hardware.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

Store Operations

• Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
• Assist with maintaining back stock levels.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
• Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to Store Manager for follow up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to Store Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements
Most importantly of all, provide an amazing customer experience and embody our Core Values.

Education/Training
High School or GED equivalent.

Experience
Formal retail experience preferred.

Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing.

Compensation & Benefits

• $14.25/Hour
• Matched 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• PTO14.25