Hardware Sales Associate

niemann-foods; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical &/

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods is seeking an ACE Hardware Sales Associate to warmly assist customers, process purchases, and stock displays. The role emphasizes quick, friendly service and genuine customer care while supporting store operations.

Key duties include acknowledging customers, stocking deliveries, building displays, scanning products, and handling tender with accuracy. Prior hardware knowledge and strong interpersonal skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret basic safety rules and operating instructions.
• Provide friendly customer care and handle transactions accurately.
• Assist with stocking, displays, and store maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge customers and drive store sales by meeting needs promptly.
• Process deliveries, stock back stock, and build displays.
• Handle cash, coupons, and other tender correctly at the register.
• Answer phone inquiries and perform routine store tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow department policies.

Skills

Customer friendliness

People skills

Display setup

Stock management

Cash handling

Education

Some hardware knowledge

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

• Drives store sales by ensuring that all customers are acknowledged, customer projects needs are met, and concerns are resolved quickly
• Processes 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
• Crouch
• Lift 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

(depends on industry experience)

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.