What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housewares Sales Associate- Cole Hardware Rockridge position at Cole Hardware?
SALES ASSOCIATE
Do you have experience merchandising in a retail store? We're looking for someone who has worked with planograms and enjoys the challenge of "free-handing," adept at attractively squeezing lots of products in a limited space.
Or ...
Are you an expert on kitchen gadgets, cookware, coffee, and home decor? Do you have extensive product knowledge on all things housewares, or a willingness to learn? Join our team!
The primary responsibilities of the Sales Associate position are to maintain outstanding customer service, demonstrate product knowledge, generate sales, merchandise products, and support the store management team. At Cole Hardware, we strive to create Positive Dinnertime Conversations with every interaction. We're looking for folks who always operate professionally, with enthusiasm and goodwill towards our customers and your coworkers.
Responsibilities:
-Ensure all customers receive outstanding service.
-Generate sales by answering questions, sharing product knowledge and advising on projects
-Stock shelves and merchandise incoming product when shipments are received
-Operate point of sales systems to complete transactions and special orders
-Maintain a well-stocked, well-organized department and back-stock area
-Uphold merchandising, inventory, and store cleanliness standards and procedures
-Provide in store services such as knife sharpening and key duplication
-Execute the day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management
-Be responsive to safety issues & be conscious of shoplifting activity
-Other duties may be assigned as needed
Why Cole Hardware
Cole Hardware offers the strongest benefits and compensation packages for our industry: Medical, Dental, 401K Retirement, Commuter Benefits, Employee discounts, Vacation, and much more; in addition, we offer great opportunities for growth.
Wage Range: $19 - $20 per hour
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education/Training:
High School or GED equivalent.
Retail or hardware experience a plus
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40lbs), and climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.).
About our Company:
We are a VERY local, family-owned business serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1920. Cole Hardware is especially known for our outstanding customer service, our commitment to the communities we operate within, and our leadership in social and environmental efforts. Working at Cole Hardware immerses you in a unique family culture. Diversity, independence, and teamwork are essential to us. Both your smarts and your smile are critical to your success in our community-oriented, employee-centric culture. At Cole Hardware, you are given the freedom to “own” your job, as you work hard to please our customers. In fact, our internal mission statement guides our every action: “Do whatever it takes to create positive dinnertime conversation.” And to our customers, we present our external mission statement: “Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period.” Combined, these make Cole Hardware a great place to both shop and work. If you are passionate about your career and about contributing to a company you can believe in, consider joining our team.
Cole Hardware is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation, including all classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $19 - $20
