Sales Associate

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount pricing

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision plans

401K

A FUN PLACE TO WORK!

Job summary

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is seeking a part-time customer service associate to greet customers, explain and sell woodworking supplies, and maintain the sales floor. The role emphasizes the “Total solution” approach by suggesting related products and services for each project.

Responsibilities include assisting with product applications, processing sales on the POS, handling refunds, and supporting store merchandising.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of woodworking and hand tools required.
• Ability to understand customer requests and respond appropriately.
• Strong service orientation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and assists with product questions and sales at the POS.
• Demonstrates and explains woodworking supplies and tools as part of the total solution.
• Maintains neat, stocked, and attractive displays on the sales floor.
• Handles refunds and processes paperwork according to procedures.
• Refers unavailable items to other sources to build goodwill.
• May assist with unloading trucks, pricing, and merchandising as needed.
• Attendance is essential and expected for scheduled shifts.

Skills

Woodworking knowledge

Hand tools

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

On Transit Road in front of Eastgate Plaza, 5085 Transit Rd, Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Join the Rockler Woodworking Family!

Are you passionate about woodworking or DIY projects? Do you thrive on helping others turn their creative visions into reality? Look no further! Join the Rockler family, a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to empowering woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers with top-notch products, education, and advice. Learn more about our company at www.rockler.com

Why Rockler?

Be part of a family-owned business that cherishes its customers and employees alike.

Join an industry leader committed to providing the most innovative products, ideas, and education to woodworking enthusiasts.

Embrace a culture that values teamwork, creativity, and a genuine passion for craftsmanship.

Summary of Position

This is a part-time customer service role in which the sales associate gives the customer their immediate and complete attention by explaining, demonstrating, and selling woodworking supplies and tools. When not engaged with a customer, the focus should be on the maintenance of the sales floor including facing, dusting and general housekeeping.

major areas of accountability

• Greets customers as they enter the stores. Greetings should be made within an acceptable period of time ensuring that the customer is welcomed in the store. All customers must be acknowledged when encountering them.
• Handles all aspects of retail sales of company products by answering questions on product application or use, ringing the sale on the POS.
• Special emphasis should be placed on the “Total solution” which means that any related products/ services the customer might need for the project should be shown.
• Assists with the maintenance and merchandising of the store to maintain neat, orderly, well stocked, and appealing displays.
• Handles customer refunds and prepares necessary documentation in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Refers customers to other sources if we do not have the specific item with the intent of building goodwill for Rockler Companies, Inc.
• May assist with unloading trucks, pricing and merchandising or any other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position, and we rely on all our employees to be at work during their scheduled shift.

requirements for position

• Minimum of high school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of woodworking and hand tools required.
• Ability to understand the nature of customers’ requests and how best to respond to theirneeds.
• Ability to understand situations where a return or refund of merchandise can be authorized.
• Requires an extremely strong service orientation to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ability to be a team player, outgoing, approachable, and congenial when dealing with both customers and other associates.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, personally lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and participate in team lifting.
• Takes Initiative

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Employee discount pricing from various manufacturers
• Paid vacation & holidays (for full-time positions only)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plans (for full-time positions only)
• 401K
• A FUN PLACE TO WORK!

Rockler Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Inclusion and Diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

On Transit Road in front of Eastgate Plaza, 5085 Transit Rd, Buffalo, New York, United States of America