What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Sales Associate position at Mead Lumber?
Company Overview: Ace Hardware East, a Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary: As a Hardware Sales Associate you will inform and assist customers with the products and solutions they need for their home, yard, or business.
- Assist customers in finding and learning about the products and services.
- Generate sales of hardware, lawn and garden, paint, and related products.
- Merchandise products and build compelling displays.
- Order products and maintain accurate inventories.
- Stock, price, and organize products.
- Straighten, clean, and maintain a pleasant, organized, and enjoyable sales environment.
- General knowledge of retail products and categories.
- Ability to listen to a customer’s needs and formulate appropriate solutions.
- Ability to operate a register, computer, and calculator.
- A commitment to Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction.
- Ability to work efficiently, promptly, and accurately.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.