Customer-First Retail Associate – Hardware

Ace Hardware Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group is seeking a Sales Associate to assist with receiving, stocking, pricing and maintaining a clean, organized store presentation. You will help customers and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment in our Lincoln locations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and prior retail experience is preferred. You will stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs and may climb. Pay is $15–$16 per hour with opportunities to learn and grow within the ARG team.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide a positive representation of Ace Retail Group. Proactively assist customers in solving problems. Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• 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, i.e. price changes, special orders. Ensure signage is current throughout the store. Operate forklift with proper training. Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up. Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager. Participate in store meetings. Be professional in appearance and actions. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Ace Retail Group is seeking a Sales Associate to assist with receiving, stocking, pricing and maintaining a clean, organized store presentation. You will help customers and contribute to a welcoming shopping environment in our Lincoln locations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and prior retail experience is preferred. You will stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs and may climb. Pay is $15–$16 per hour with opportunities to learn and grow within the ARG team.