Retail Sales Associate 4

Gold Beach Lumber Yard Inc; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Beach Lumber Yard Inc is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales. You will help customers select products, merchandise displays, and keep the store clean and organized to create a welcoming shopping environment.

You will also handle transactions, assist with inventory and daily operations, and work closely with the team to ensure customers have a positive experience and leave confident they chose the right place.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to operate POS software or learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection and sales opportunities.
• Merchandise products and maintain organized, clean shelves.
• Process transactions, returns, and exchanges accurately.
• Support daily store operations and inventory tasks.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Building More Than Projects—Building Relationships

At Cascade, we don't simply sell lumber, hardware, paint, and building materials.

Description

Cascade Retail Sales Associate

Building More Than Projects—Building Relationships

At Cascade, we don't simply sell lumber, hardware, paint, and building materials.

We help our neighbors build homes, repair what matters most, improve their property, and complete projects they can be proud of.

Every customer who walks through our doors is trusting us with something important. They may be beginning their first home improvement project, repairing storm damage, maintaining a family farm, or searching for expert advice. Whatever brings them through our doors, they deserve an experience that leaves them feeling confident, valued, and eager to return.

That experience begins with you.

Our Purpose

Cascade has earned a reputation for delivering the best customer service in the communities we serve. We believe every customer interaction is an opportunity to create a lifelong Customer Advocate.

Living Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by four Core Values that define who we are.

Integrity

We earn trust through honesty, accountability, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.

We take ownership of our work, honor our commitments, and provide customers with advice they can trust.

Community

As a family-owned company, we believe our responsibility extends beyond our stores.

Our customers are our neighbors.

Our teammates become extended family.

We support one another, strengthen our communities, and proudly represent Gold Beach wherever we serve.

Engagement

Great service starts with curiosity.

We continue learning.

We expand our product knowledge.

We ask questions, share ideas, and look for better ways to serve customers and improve our stores.

Every teammate contributes to creating a positive, collaborative workplace where everyone succeeds together.

Experience

The customer's last experience becomes their next expectation.

Every greeting, every recommendation, every phone call, every loaded truck, every stocked shelf, and every checkout contributes to the Gold Beach experience.

Our Goal Is Simple

Leave every customer feeling appreciated, respected, and confident they chose the right place.

Position Summary

The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service by living Gold Beach's Core Values and consistently executing the Seven Steps of Customer Service.

This position creates positive customer experiences by assisting customers with product selection, generating sales, merchandising products, maintaining a clean and organized store, supporting daily operations, and working collaboratively with fellow teammates.

Retail Sales Associates serve as trusted resources for our customers and play a vital role in creating lifelong Customer Advocates while contributing to a safe, welcoming, and profitable store environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Integrity – Doing the Right Thing Every Time

• Consistently perform Gold Beach's Seven Steps of Customer Service.
• Accurately process customer purchases, account charges, returns, exchanges, and special orders.
• Maintain honesty, accountability, and professionalism in every customer and teammate interaction.
• Follow company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Protect company assets and maintain accurate inventory practices.

Community – Supporting Our Customers, Teammates, and Communities

• Greet every customer promptly and make them feel welcome.
• Build lasting relationships by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate products and solutions.
• Answer telephones professionally and assist customers with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with teammates across all departments to provide exceptional customer service.
• Foster a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Represent Gold Beach professionally within the communities we serve.

Engagement – Growing Through Learning and Teamwork

• Continue developing product knowledge to confidently assist customers.
• Stay informed on promotions, new products, seasonal merchandise, and developments within the hardware and building materials industry.
• Assist with merchandising, stocking, pricing, receiving, and organizing assigned departments.
• Participate in processing new shipments while maintaining clean, organized receiving and back-stock areas.
• Execute daily operational priorities established by store leadership.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and management regarding customer needs, inventory concerns, and operational priorities.
• Embrace continuous learning and actively contribute ideas that improve the customer experience and store operations.

Experience – Creating Customer Advocates Every Day

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience during every interaction.
• Help customers locate merchandise in-store and online.
• Assist customers with special orders and project solutions.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked sales floors and work areas.
• Create an environment where customers enjoy shopping and teammates enjoy working.
• Support all store operations while maintaining Gold Beach's reputation for outstanding customer service.

Retail Sales Associate II

Retail Sales Associate II positions may include specialty assignments in departments such as Paint, Garden, Feed, or other specialized areas requiring advanced product knowledge and customer expertise.

QualificationsRequired Skills & Competencies

Successful Retail Sales Associates demonstrate:

• A passion for exceptional customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Sound analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A willingness to continuously learn new products, technology, and procedures.
• Commitment to Gold Beach's Core Values and customer service philosophy.
• The ability to work collaboratively while contributing to a positive team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous retail, sales, or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of retail computer systems or the ability to quickly learn point-of-sale software.
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Travel

No regular travel is required for this position.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to:

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours per shift.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance when appropriate.
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, climb, reach, push, and pull merchandise throughout the workday.
• Climb and descend ladders safely.
• Read labels, price tags, computer screens, and written materials.
• Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Working Conditions

This position regularly works on the retail sales floor, in warehouse and lumber yard environments, and outdoors as business needs require. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, forklifts, moving equipment, and changing temperatures while maintaining a safe environment for customers and teammates.

Why Gold Beach?

Working at Gold Beach means more than having a retail job.

It means becoming part of a team that believes people matter.

We invest in one another.

We serve our communities with pride.

We celebrate hard work.

We never stop learning.

Most importantly, we believe every customer deserves an experience so exceptional they become a lifelong Customer Advocate.

When our customers succeed, our communities grow.

When our teammates grow, Gold Beach grows.

Together, we don't just help customers complete projects—we build lasting relationships that strengthen our communities and keep customers coming back for generations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gold Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Gold Beach reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove job responsibilities as business needs require. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.