Sales Associate

Ace Hardware; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Simple IRA

Employee discounts

Free uniform shirts

Job summary

Ace Hardware is seeking outgoing, friendly team members to welcome customers and assist with their projects in a local Chicago store. Previous hardware experience is a plus but not required, as extensive training is provided to help you grow with the team.

We emphasize community involvement and a fast-paced, high-energy environment. You’ll lift up to 50 lbs, stay on your feet for long shifts, and enjoy benefits like PTO, health insurance, a Simple IRA, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service experience is beneficial.
• Ability to engage with customers in a friendly manner.
• Willingness to learn and grow with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers to find products.
• Support everyday store operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain clean, organized aisles and stock shelves.
• Assist with lifting and moving inventory up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

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 Ace Hardware, 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!

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace 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 (6 to 8 hours).
• You must lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• Paid time off-Full Time Employees
• Health Insurance-Full Time Employees
• Simple IRA-Full Time Employees
• Employee discounts on product
• Free uniform shirts

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.