Sales Associate

McCoy's Building Supply; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McCoy’s Building Supply in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a part-time Sales Associate to assist customers with purchasing merchandise, greet customers, and help identify suitable options. You will quote prices, explain features, and process sales orders using a computer system.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, clear communication, basic math for transactions, and knowledge of building products and local codes. Training Levels 1 and 2 are provided; lifting up to 80 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills for making change and refunds.
• Basic knowledge of building products and local codes.
• Knowledge of company products, services, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with customers.
• Consults with customers to understand needs and preferences.
• Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting options for customers.
• Quotes prices and credit terms, prepares sales orders.
• Retrieves merchandise from floor/yard and places special orders when needed.
• Maintains customer relationships by entering data into the database.
• Assists customers with complaints and escalates to management as needed.
• Operates the cash register and processes payments.
• Processes returns and exchanges per store policy.
• Assists with stocking, shelving, and housekeeping.

Job description

Job DescriptionTime Type:Part timeRole Details:Time Type: Part TimeStarting Pay: $16 / HRJob Location: 303 East Wood, Carlsbad, NM 88220Job Summary:The Sales Associate will assist customers with purchasing merchandise.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Duties/Responsibilities:Greets and interacts with customers.Consults with customers to understand needs and preferences related to available merchandise.Demonstrates and explains available merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs.Emphasizes product features, quotes prices and credit terms, and prepares sales orders.Retrieves desired merchandise from sales floor and/or yard; places special orders where appropriate and required.Builds and maintains customer relationships by entering new customer data and other sales data for current customers into a computer database.Assists customers in resolving complaints, including escalating them to management when appropriate.Investigates and resolves customer problems with products or services.Operates the cash register accurately using the UPC scanner, quick key, and product keywords.Accepts money in the form of cash, checks, and credit or debit cards for items purchased.Processes returns and exchanges according to store policy.Assists with stocking and restocking products, front-and-face products on shelves, and assisting with housekeeping.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent customer service skills.Good verbal communication skills.The ability to operate available equipment, such as cash registers, calculators, or scanners.Basic mathematical skills, as needed to make change and give refunds.Basic and intermediate knowledge of building products and local building codes.Knowledgeable about the company’s products and services, as well as customer-related policies.Education and Experience:A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.Successful completion of on-the-job training; completing levels 1 and 2 of the positional training offered.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing and working on the computer or related equipment.Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times, and occasionally lift/move up to 80 pounds.May need to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.The ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods.McCoy’s is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the People Development Department at [phone]. EOE, AAP, D, F, VA