General Sales Associate

Broadway Ace Hardware; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Everett, WA is seeking a part-time General Sales Associate to join a friendly, customer-focused team. You will assist customers, operate POS systems, and help keep shelves stocked and organized to ensure a seamless shopping experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and community engagement within a supportive environment.

Hours are part-time, onsite, with a flexible schedule within store hours, offering growth opportunities and a positive, customer-first culture.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate computer literacy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find everything they need to complete their projects.
• Use or learn modern retail tools, such as POS systems and inventory lookup.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and shoppable environment.
• Collaborate with the team to rebuild the neighborhood brand through events and promotions.
• Support garden center offerings and store vitality.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Lifting to 50 lbs

Spreadsheet familiarity

Job description

Are you curious about how things work and ready to join a results-driven, customer-obsessed team? Ace Hardware in Everett, WA is looking for an enthusiastic part-time General Sales Associate. This is your opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative, and friendly environment where kindness and collaboration set us apart from other stores.

THE BASICS

Pay + Benefits

With starting pay between $19.77 and $20.50 per hour, paid time off, growth opportunities, and a team-focused atmosphere, you'll discover why our employees love coming to work every day.

Schedule

You'll work on a part-time, onsite basis with shifts varying within our business hours of 6:45 am to 8:30 pm. We offer flexibility in scheduling to help you balance work and life, with hours that will always fall within these business times.

YOUR DAY AS A GENERAL SALES ASSOCIATE

In this part-time role, you will help every customer find everything they need to complete their projects, ensuring they leave satisfied and ready to succeed. You will use or learn modern retail tools, like internet searches, point-of-sale systems, and inventory lookup, to make every experience seamless. Maintaining a safe, clean, and shoppable environment will be your priority, and you will actively contribute to the health of our inventory and the vibrancy of our store. As part of a team that values kindness and innovation, you will collaborate to create a welcoming space and participate in efforts to rebuild our neighborhood brand through community events and promotions. Your curiosity and commitment to outstanding service will help us streamline old systems and dial in our garden center offerings.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A GENERAL SALES ASSOCIATE

• Basic to intermediate computer literacy
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good customer service skills

Preferred:

• Retail experience
• Experience with or around heavy machinery
• Comfort with spreadsheets and data
• Ability to identify pairs (numbers, shapes) and patterns
• Ability to rapidly research and learn new skills

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

Our employees take pride in helping every customer by using the best tools and resources available. What sets us apart is our commitment to treating everyone with kindness and respect, no matter their background. We work together as a team to make our store a welcoming and enjoyable place to shop. Our management team supports every employee's success, focusing not only on job skills but also on helping people grow in their personal interests and passions outside of work. We believe in collaboration, growth, and creating a positive experience for both our team and our customers. Join us!