ACE Hardware Sales Associate

nfiace; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical &`

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods Management is seeking a Sales Associate to process transactions, stock shelves, and build appealing displays at the ACE Hardware location in Charleston, IL. The role emphasizes friendly customer care, accurate cash handling, and efficient service for busy store environments.

Responsibilities include stocking deliveries, processing orders, answering calls, and maintaining clean work areas while following all store procedures. This is a full-time role with benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• Friendly and customer-focused approach is required.
• Display-building and stock managing responsibilities are part of daily tasks.
• Cash handling and proper tender/coupon processing must be performed accurately.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge customers to drive store sales and resolve concerns quickly.
• Process deliveries and back stock; stock displays and merchandising.
• Scan products and process customer orders promptly and accurately.
• Handle payments, coupons, and other forms of tender at the register.
• Answer incoming calls with proper etiquette and assist with store maintenance.
• Follow store policies and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly

Excellent people skills

Good organizational skills

Quick reaction/response time

Education

Some hardware knowledge

Job description

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SUMMARY

The ACE Hardware Sales Associate is responsible for processing and stocking of product, building and filling displays, receiving cash from customers or Associates in payment for goods or services in a quick and friendly manner while providing genuine customer care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer projects needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly
• Processes and stocks deliveries and back stock
• Builds and fills displays
• Performs product scanning and processing of customer's orders in an accurate, efficient, and prompt manner.
• Ensures proper handling of all forms of tender and coupons.
• Processes and is accountable for other services handled at the register.
• Answers incoming phone calls using proper phone etiquette
• Performs fixed activities as assigned.
• Assists with store maintenance and cleaning
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Friendly
• Excellent people skills
• Good organizational skills
• Quick reaction/response time

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Some hardware knowledge

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Present information and respond to questions from customers or associates

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• This position has no required certifications, licenses, or registrations

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Knives
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Overhead lifting
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally
• Outside weather conditions
• Work in high places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock

Noise Level

• Moderate in most areas
• High in areas with lumber processing equipment

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

Min. Wage up to $18/hour (IL & MN Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location