Ladson Ace hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

On-the-job training

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Ladson, SC is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service, assist customers with product choices, and process transactions on the sales floor.

Join a team-focused environment where you will promote store promotions and loyalty programs, maintain organized displays, and help ensure a positive shopping experience for every customer.

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.

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

Communication

Cash handling

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

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.