Sales Associate

Ace-Hardware; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K

Employee discounts

Uniform shirts and vests

Coffee provided

Job summary

Northwest Hardware Co Inc is seeking outgoing, friendly team members to welcome and assist customers in our community store in Blacksburg, VA. Previous hardware experience is a plus but not required as we provide extensive training.

We operate as an independent, locally owned store focused on going the extra mile for customers while building a supportive team. Expect a fast-paced, energetic environment with opportunities to grow and learn.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is helpful but not required.
• Extensive on-the-job training will be provided.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with each customer.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist them in finding items for their projects.
• Maintain a fast-paced, friendly store atmosphere.
• Stand for 8-10 hours and lift up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are seeking outgoing, friendly, and helpful team members to welcome and assist customers. Previous hardware

experience is a plus but not a requirement as we provide extensive training.

At Northwest Hardware Co Inc., we’re independently owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority.

Make an impact in the community by helping your neighbors with their projects while working in a fast-paced and fun

environment. Our mission is to go the extra mile for our customers and build a team that has the same attitude!

Northwest Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Northwest Hardware Co Inc goes beyond hardware: build a

future, a purpose, and a community with us.

Work/life balance:

This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in earning your trust through clear

communication. We schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan.

Learn and grow with us:

• Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge and we’ll teach you something new.
• Have a helpful attitude? We’ll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills.
• We train you from day one and the opportunities don’t stop there.

What to expect:

• You’ll work directly with customers welcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their project in one trip.
• Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.
• You’ll be on your feet for most of your shift (8 to 10 hours).
• You must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• Paid time off
• Health Insurance or discount card for medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
• 401K
• Employee discounts on product
• Perks discounts on products
• Free coffee, uniform shirts, vests, and more

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.