Ladson Ace hardware

Ace Hardware; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-the-job training

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Ladson, SC is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver friendly customer service, assist with product selection, maintain a clean sales floor, and process transactions at the register.

You will promote store promotions and loyalty programs, help restock and organize displays, support loss prevention, and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required, with both part-time and full-time options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail or customer service experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, helpful, and customer-focused attitude.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move merchandise up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and offer assistance in finding products.
• Provide knowledgeable and personalized product recommendations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked sales floor and displays.
• Process transactions accurately using the POS system, including handling cash and credit card payments.
• Promote in-store promotions, special events, and loyalty programs.
• Assist with stocking, restocking, and inventory organization.
• Support loss prevention efforts by monitoring for suspicious activity and reporting concerns.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and ensure a positive store environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Friendly attitude

Math skills

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Associate

Department: Store Operations / Sales Floor

Reports To: Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary:

The Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and contributing to the overall success of the store. This role includes assisting customers with product selection, maintaining a clean and organized sales floor, processing transactions, and promoting store promotions and loyalty programs. Sales Associates are expected to be friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic team players who are passionate about helping customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet customers warmly and offer assistance in finding products.
• Provide knowledgeable and personalized product recommendations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked sales floor and displays.
• Process transactions accurately using the POS system, including handling cash and credit card payments.
• Promote in-store promotions, special events, and loyalty programs.
• Assist with stocking, restocking, and inventory organization.
• Support loss prevention efforts by monitoring for suspicious activity and reporting concerns.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and ensure a positive store environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, helpful, and customer-focused attitude.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move merchandise up to 40 lbs.

Work Schedule:

Part-time or full-time schedule based on store needs. Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.

What We Offer:

• Employee discounts
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.