ACE Hardware Sales Associate

Experience Champaign Urbana; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Sales Associate who will be responsible for processing and stocking products, building displays, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate must have good people skills, some knowledge of hardware, and a friendly demeanor. The role involves various duties including managing product deliveries, and maintaining sales effectiveness. Additional benefits include medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and a pay range of up to $18/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety documents and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math and assist customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and stock deliveries and back stock.
• Drive store sales and ensure customer needs are met.
• Perform product processing and customer order handling.

Skills

Friendly

Excellent people skills

Good organizational skills

Quick reaction/response time

Education

Some hardware knowledge

Tools

Safety Cutter

Slip resistant shoes

Knives

Apron

Uniform per store policy

Job description

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

• Drive store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer projects needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly
• Process 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
• CrouchLift 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

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

BENEFITS

• 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.