Sales Associate

Elder's ACE Hardware; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Elder's ACE Hardware in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Retail Associate to help unload trucks, maintain the department, and provide excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of retail experience, preferably in hardware, and must be able to communicate effectively with customers. Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of retail experience, hardware experience preferred.
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service.

Responsibilities

• Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise.
• Maintain your assigned department: keep clean and organized.
• Execute daily operational goals assigned to you.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Job Location

Chattanooga - Dallas Bay - Hixson, TN 37343

Responsibilities

• Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise (as arranged by management).
• Maintain your assigned department: keep clean, organized and fully stocked.
• Execute the daily operational, day‑to‑day goals/priorities assigned to you and move with your “Ace Pace”.
• Remove promotional bin tags from displays/price tags as required.
• Restock merchandise displays as needed, watch end caps and side wings.
• Handle special orders for all non‑stock items.
• Never tell a customer no without checking with a manager.
• Watch for shoplifters and act, in line with Elder’s policy, that will discourage shoplifting.
• Respond to radio requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months–1 year of retail experience, hardware experience preferred.
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with a passion for details.
• Willing to learn all areas of the store and help train others.
• Knowledge and experience of various departments is strongly desired.
• A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
• Availability must be flexible, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills strongly preferred.