Associate - Part Time

Paris Ace Hardware; Elberta (AL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Paris Ace Hardware in Elberta, Alabama, is looking for a Part-time Sales Associate who will assist with receiving, stocking, and pricing merchandise while maintaining store cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, customer service skills, and a friendly demeanor. Responsibilities include helping customers, assisting with store operations, and ensuring a professional environment. Previous retail experience is preferred. Join a supportive team to amaze every customer, every time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 25 lbs.), and climb.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, stocking, and pricing of merchandise.
• Provide outstanding customer service and ensure store cleanliness.
• Participate in maintaining a positive work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Problem-solving

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Part‑time Sales Associate will assist with receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise, and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Provide a positive representation of Paris 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 and work well with customers as well as associates.
• 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 product locations.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personalized 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 (e.g., price changes, special orders).
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to the General Manager for follow‑up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the General Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Formal retail experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and climbing.