Asociado de piso de ventas de hardware

Beaumont Do it Best Hardware; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locally owned and operated

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

Beaumont Hardware in Portland, OR is seeking Floor Sales Associates to deliver exceptional customer service and knowledge for home improvement projects. You will serve as a confidant professional, guiding customers, making recommendations, and providing detailed product information while working with a team to ensure a positive store experience.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining the sales floor, handling promotions, loading assistance, inventory, and basic tasks like

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands on experience with home repair and remodeling required.
• Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.
• Knowledge of products in the store and willingness to learn.
• Organized, self-starter who solves problems.
• Knowledge of sales methods and POS systems; MS Word and PowerPoint knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in person and on the phone, assist customers, find merchandise, and suggest add-on sales.
• Maintain a clean and orderly sales floor; perform housekeeping tasks.
• Notify customers of promotions and new products.
• Assist with loading products into customers' vehicles as needed.
• Restock shelves and participate in regular stock inventory.
• Face and front products at start and end of shift.
• Help store staff with other tasks as needed.
• Identify shoplifters and respond per store policy.
• Attend staff meetings and adhere to store policies and safety standards.
• Be able to cut keys for customers.

Skills

Hands on experience with home repair &

Outstanding customer service

Product knowledge

MS Word

PowerPoint

Strong communication skills

Able to lift up to 80 lbs

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated


• Employee discounts


• Free uniforms


• Paid time off

You might be a great fit if…

• You have hands on experience with home repair and remodeling.


• You enjoy serving others as we would like to be served.


• You enjoy making a difference in your community.


• You enjoy helping others.


• You enjoy working in teams.


• You're motivated to learn new skills.

Job Summary:

Floor Sales Associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Beaumont Hardware by providing an outstanding customer service experience consistent with company values. The purpose of this position is to be a resource of knowledge for customers in order to find all of what they need to assist them in their home improvement projects. The person in this position is seen as the confidant professional, the knowledgeable and experienced answer person who can answer questions, make recommendations and provide detailed instructions about processes and products. The person in this position works alongside others to form a team of people who give excellent customer service and assist in any aspect of a customer’s store experience.
They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail industry. Their job will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, both in person and on the phone, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise, and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include processing special orders.


• Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly sales floor, including housekeeping tasks.


• Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.


• Assist with loading products into customer’s vehicles as needed.


• Restock shelves as necessary.


• Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.


• Face and front product throughout the store at the beginning and end of the shift, and as time permits throughout the day.


• Help store staff with other tasks as needed.


• Be vigilant to identify shoplifters and other types of theft. Respond with appropriate action, according to store policy.


• Attend all staff meetings.


• Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.


• Be able to cut keys for customers.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Hands on experience with home repair and remodeling


• Outstanding customer service skills and a professional attitude.


• A working knowledge of the products contained in the store with a willingness to continue to learn.


• Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.


• Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry. Knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.


• Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.


• Able to lift up to 80 lbs.


• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Goals:

• Boost overall sales by closing the sale, and promoting the store’s loyalty program and add-on sales.


• Continually expand knowledge of all departments in the store.


• Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas when needed.


• Take a personal interest in products sold in the store and gain the knowledge to make new products and merchandising recommendations to management.


• After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and retail concepts.