Part Time Sales Associate, Store 175, Porter Ranch CA

Ace Hardware Corporation; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Part Time Sales Associate, where you will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction and store operations. This position involves assisting customers, maintaining merchandise presentation, and supporting a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for service, contributing to a culture that values teamwork and excellence. With competitive wages and numerous benefits, this role offers a great opportunity to grow within a supportive community dedicated to serving customers and fostering personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Training & Development

Associate Discounts

Community Service Involvement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Formal retail experience preferred for better customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, stocking, and pricing merchandise.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Part Time Sales Associate, Store 175, Porter Ranch CA

Part Time Sales Associate, Store 175, Porter Ranch CA

Apply locations Store 175 - Porter Ranch, CA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-26466

About Ace Retail Holdings

Ace Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.

General Summary

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Service:

• Provide a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

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 General Manager for follow up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:

• SERVICE – Amaze our customers, our associates and our communities by delivering on our helpful promise.
• PASSION – Showing our love for the work we do, our customers, and our associates.
• RESPECT – A humble appreciation that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and better company and that every person is unique and valued.
• INTEGRITY – An authentic commitment to moral and ethical behavior.
• TEAMWORK – Together we can achieve extraordinary things.
• EXCELLENCE– A disciplined approach to achieve outstanding results through continuous improvement.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Formal retail experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details

$17.28 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer
Westlake Ace Hardware is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.

About Westlake Ace Hardware

Westlake Ace Hardware Benefits

Westlake Ace Hardware offers a variety of perks and benefits such as:

• Competitive Wages
• Incentive Award Programs
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Pay
• Helping Hands
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision & More)
• Associate Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Training & Development
• Recognition
• Associate Discounts
• Anniversary & Service Awards
• Talent Search Referral Bonuses
• Community Service Involvement

Our Culture

The sentiment of a newly hired associate says it all: “I chose Westlake Ace for several reasons, which all circle back to having strong core values and being committed to living those core values out.” What draws people to work with us (and stay with us) is our company culture. We believe commitment to our core values of Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence help make us a great company and create a wonderful work environment. We aren’t a perfect company, but our culture is reflected in a statement that is often repeated by our associates – “We are family!”