Associate

Cortlandville, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1122 State Route 222 Cortlandville NY USA 13045)

Description

Schedule:Full Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week)

Availability:Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Age Requirement:at least 16 years old (with working papers)

Benefits:Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal; hours begin accruing on Day 1), Health Insurance (for Full Time Associates), Paid On-the-Job Training, Advancement Opportunities

We believe in promoting from within, so no matter where you start as a member of the Valu Home Centers team, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement.

All members of the Valu Home Centers team are hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic problem solvers. We believe that customer service is more than just an idea - it's a culture! Our Sales Associates come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Flexible scheduling and competitive starting wages make these roles ideal for students, parents, retirees, busy people, and those looking for a change. You don't need previous retail or hardware experience to be our ideal candidate, just come prepared with an excitement to learn and a drive for providing great customer service. Our paid, on-the-job training will empower you with all of the product knowledge and techniques you need to know.

I will contribute to the success of my team by:

Staying engaged with current DIY trends to better serve our - customers

Helping to ensure that our store meets company merchandising and appearance standards

Acting on opportunities to help my fellow team members and set them up for success

The skills I'm ready to bring to the table are:

The ability to provide a great customer service experience

Working collaboratively within a team environment

Being a 'people-person' and taking an active interest in our customers

Leading by example

Sincerely enjoying my interactions with customers

An unwavering positive attitude

The ability to create professional relationships with customers and team members

Excellent communication skills

Some of the benefits I will enjoy include:

A competitive starting salary

Flexible scheduling with a great work/life balance

Paid on-the-job product knowledge and DIY technique training programs

Excellent opportunities for advancement determined by my abilities and achievements

To set myself apart from other applicants, I should mention:

Any past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities

Home improvement and DIY knowledge

Valu Home Centers is a family-owned company, with deep roots in the communities that we serve. When you join our team, you join our family. Since 1968, we have provided our customers with world-class customer service, and as a store representative you will help to uphold our legacy through personal and professional development.

$15.00 - $17.25 per hour

Requirements

Sales Associate Duties/Responsibilities

Customer Service including carry-outs and assisting customers throughout the store

Climb store use ladders and place/retrieve merchandise on the top shelf of fixtures

Promote Best Rewards Program

Operate cash registers

Cut chain, cable, rope, tubing, glass, plexiglass, and carpet

Promote the "build the sale" concept

Maintain inventory by stocking shelves, downstocking/overstocking

Write up screen and glass repair, Rug Doctor rentals, and storm door installs

Cut keys

Maintain store appearance by sweeping, cleaning restrooms and straightening

Make labels and signs

Remove previous ads signs Saturday night and hang new ad signs on Sunday

Able to carry/ answer the phone (answer customer questions)

Lift up to 60 lbs unassisted

Work with the Associate trainer to gain product knowledge (Journey Map)

Dolphin use: make labels, check stock, and check price

Additional Specialized Duties

Place ship to store and special orders for customers

Mix paint/stain

Receive/check in merchandise

Assist management in training new associates

Perform screen and glass repairs

Any other duties and responsibilities that management feels necessary

Valu Home Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or arrest record.

Salary Description

$15.00 - $17.25 per hour