Lawn & Garden Sales Associate — Growth & Flexible Schedule

Ace Hardware; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyberg’s ACE is seeking a Full-Time Lawn & Garden Department Sales Associate in Sioux Falls, SD. You will support receipt, stocking, pricing, and customer service, helping maintain a tidy display and store appearance.

The role requires weekend availability (at least every other weekend) and some weekday evenings. Formal retail experience and knowledge of lawn & garden tools are highly preferred, with opportunities for growth in a welcoming, community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lawn & garden tools and equipment highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, stocking and pricing of merchandise.
• Maintain tidy displays and a clean store environment.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service and answer customer questions.
• Operate cash register and balance drawer per procedures.
• Assist with store operations, stockroom, and seasonal resets.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Cashier operations

Tools

Lawn & garden tools

Job description

Join the Nyberg's ACE Family and be part of a welcoming, community-focused team that values your contributions and supports your growth! With over 68 years of serving the community, Nyberg's ACE is known for its friendly atmosphere and exceptional customer service.

The Full-Time Lawn & Garden Department Sales Associate will play a vital role in the receipt, stocking, and pricing of merchandise, as well as customer service. Your efforts will contribute to a tidy merchandise display and an overall well-maintained store appearance.

This position requires weekend availability (at least every other weekend), as well as some weekday evenings.

Please do not apply if you cannot accommodate this schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service:

• Project a positive representation.

• Greet customers entering and throughout the store and greenhouse. Thank customers by name, when possible, when they are leaving the store.

• Project a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as fellow associates.

• Clear customer checkout lines quickly and efficiently.

• Answer and monitor all calls and pages promptly, courteously and effectively.

• Communicate any problem or issue that requires management assistance.

• Continually build product knowledge base and possess the ability to assist customers with store layout and product location.

• Assist in pricing, stocking, marking and bagging of merchandise.

Register Operations:

• Follow all cash register transaction procedures.

• Responsible for balancing of register drawer.

• Adhere to any Store Support Center program or promotion that may require implementation at the cash registers.

• Participate in store and cashier meetings.

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 Store Leader for follow up.

• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the Store Leader.

• Participate in store meetings.

• Be professional in appearance and actions.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Appearance and Upkeep:

• Keep the department and/or greenhouse, including checkout areas and entrance doors neat and clean at all times. Face and clean as needed.

• Water plants & flowers as needed.

• Assist with keeping impulse sections stocked and faced, rotate fresh merchandise in as seasons change.

• Ensure forms and supplies are stocked at all times.

• Inform management when merchandise returns need to be put away.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience:

Formal retail experience preferred. Knowledge of lawn & garden tools and equipment highly preferred.

Requirements & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs (bags of dirt, mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

• The ability and willingness to work on your feet for up to 8 hours a day (with a break)

• Standing, walking, lifting, and climbing.

In an effort to support the community, Nyberg's ACE is a equal opportunity employer.

Company Introduction

Nyberg’s ACE, a family-owned business for over 68 years, is proud to be a trusted part of the Sioux Falls and Watertown, SD communities. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service, quality products, and a positive experience for every customer. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth, all while fostering a welcoming, inclusive work environment. At Nyberg’s ACE, we’re not just a retail store; we’re a local cornerstone where quality, service, and community come together.

Salary

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour