What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Team Member - Seasonal, Grills, Lawn and Garden position at Hartville Hardware & Lumber?
Middlefield, OH | Retail Sales
& Most Saturdays
Service Preferred
Since 1939, HRM Enterprises, Inc. has grown from a small family-owned business into a diverse group of companies with a shared purpose: to serve others with integrity and excellence.
Our family of businesses includes Hartville Hardware & Lumber, the nation's largest independently owned hardware store; Hartville Kitchen, known for its homestyle meals, bakery, and 500-seat entertainment venue; The Shop at Hartville Kitchen, with 25,000 square feet of retail space, and the Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market, the largest indoor/outdoor market of its kind in the country. Together, these businesses make our Hartville campus a destination for guests searching for quality, community, and connection.
Beyond the Hartville campus, HRM Enterprises is the parent company to Hartville Hardware in Middlefield, Hartville Contractors Supply, Top Advantage Surfaces, Lehman's, HRM Fulfillment Center, Go & Glow Car Wash, and Coshocton Lumber Company. Across all locations, over 900 team members serve with purpose each day.
At HRM Enterprises, our approach is simple: treat others the way you'd want to be treated. This belief shapes how we serve our guests and how we care for each other. We're committed to being the best place to work by offering Sundays off, family-friendly hours, competitive benefits, and meaningful perks like team events, milestone celebrations, and team member discounts.
As a Core Sales Team Member covering Lawn, Garden, Farm, Pet, Grills, and Seasonal at Hartville Hardware Middlefield, you are the resident expert guests turn to when they need trusted advice on some of their biggest home and hobby investments. Whether someone is outfitting a backyard, stocking up on farm feed, or choosing the right grill for summer, you make the difference between a transaction and a great experience.
This full-time role is a hands-on mix of guest service, product knowledge, stocking, and merchandising - with a new mix of seasonal products keeping things fresh throughout the year. If you have a passion for outdoor living, farming, pets, or all of the above, and you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, we'd love to have you on our team.
- Greet and assist guests in selecting lawn, garden, farm, pet, grill, and seasonal products with confidence and genuine care
- Offer knowledgeable advice on plant care, fertilizers, pest control, farm feed, pet supplies, grilling, and seasonal items
- Answer customer questions and provide practical solutions to their project and product needs
- Answer incoming calls in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of department products, trends, and best practices
- Ensure product displays are neat, organized, and visually appealing at all times
- Stock shelves and maintain proper inventory levels, rotating seasonal products as needed
- Help set up and maintain seasonal displays that keep the department fresh and engaging
- Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries for the department
- Follow all safety procedures when handling products, tools, and equipment
- Keep the sales floor, aisles, and storage areas clean and well-organized at all times
- Use point-of-sale systems and store technology accurately to process transactions
- Experience or genuine interest in lawn care, gardening, farming, pet care, grilling, or seasonal home goods
- Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required - we will train the right person
- Ability to lift and carry heavy items such as bags of soil, mulch, pet food, and farm feed
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a natural desire to help people
- Willingness to learn and stay current on product trends and industry knowledge
- A positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong and reliable work ethic
- Comfort with point-of-sale systems and other store technology
- Availability for one evening shift per week until 7:00 PM and most Saturdays
(Soil, Feed, Mulch)
Outdoor Areas
& Carrying
We seek individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and share our commitment to going above and beyond for every guest. Our core values guide everything we do:
- Competitive PayWe offer competitive hourly pay commensurate with your skills, experience, and the current market standards.
- Comprehensive BenefitsFull medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family.
- Paid Time OffGenerous PTO allowance to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Retirement Planning401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching to support your long-term financial security.
- Team Member DiscountsExclusive discounts on our products and services, reflecting our appreciation for valued team members.
- Wellness ProgramsParticipation in wellness programs designed to enhance your overall health and well-being.
- Professional DevelopmentOngoing opportunities for growth and development within HRM Enterprises.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a hair follicle drug screening and a criminal background check prior to your first day of employment.