Sales Assocate

Ace Hardware Corporation; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Paid training

Job summary

Join Ace Hardware Corporation in Sugar Grove as a Retail Sales Associate. This part-time role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills to assist customers in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.

You will help keep the store organized, manage customer inquiries, and build product knowledge while enjoying a flexible schedule, employee discounts, and paid training.

The store focuses on community values and aims to create a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently to load and unload orders.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn about hardware products.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with a warm attitude.
• Keep the selling floor stocked and organized.
• Handle returns and resolve customer concerns professionally.

Skills

Knowledge of hardware products

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Positive attitude

Good organizational skills

Team player

Job description

Sugar Grove Ace Hardware: Opening for a Highly Skilled Retail Sales Associate

Are you looking for a fun, enthusiastic workplace where your friendly attitude and strong communication skills will shine? Do you want to be part of a community-focused team that values your contributions every day?

Join Sugar Grove Ace Hardware, your local hardware store that feels like a visit to your neighbor. We offer a flexible schedule, employee discounts, paid training, and a referral program. This part‑time role will help you develop excellent product knowledge and customer service skills while working in a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with a warm and welcoming attitude
• Help customers find products and introduce new items
• Inform customers about sales, discounts, and promotions
• Upsell and cross‑sell products to enhance customer experience
• Keep the selling floor stocked, organized, and visually appealing
• Handle returns and resolve customer concerns professionally
• Collaborate with team members to provide outstanding service

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge or willingness to learn about hardware products
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude
• Good organizational skills and ability to restock shelves
• Team player who enjoys working in a community-focused environment
• Experience in retail sales or marketing is a plus but not required
• The minimum physical requirements for this position include:
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently to load and unload customer orders
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and performing all functions as set forth

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Why Work with Ace Hardware?

• Be part of a small, personal, and loyal community business
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle
• Benefit from employee discounts and paid training programs
• Grow your skills in a supportive and dynamic team

Location: Sugar Grove Ace 160 E Galena Blvd. Sugar Grove IL

Ready to join a fun and loving team at Ace Hardware? Apply today and become a valued part of our community!