From $17.00 an hour
Permanent full-time positions only
Incentive bonus program up to $3.00/hour after 120 days trial period
Paid Time off/Paid Sick Leave
Year-End bonus
Company sponsored healthcare plan
Retirement profit sharing plan
Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer.
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 Bainbridge Island 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 all team members.
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.
Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.
Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
Communicate any Store Support Center issue to Manager for follow up.
Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to Manager.
Participate in store meetings.
Be professional in appearance and actions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Other Essential Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Must be reliable, dependable and punctual.
Must be able to work a combination of opening and closing shifts including weekends.
Education/Training
High School or GED equivalent.
Experience
Formal retail experience preferred.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 60lbs) and climbing.
From $17.00 an hour
Permanent full time positions only