Sales Associate

McCoy's Building Supply; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

McCoy’s Building Supply in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate to assist customers with purchasing merchandise. The role emphasizes friendly, productive customer interactions, product knowledge, and accurate checkout procedures.

The position requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to use cash registers and scanners. Training on products and store policies is provided, with opportunities to grow within a multi-state company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail or sales experience is a plus.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists customers with purchasing merchandise.
• Discovers customer needs and suggests suitable products.
• Explains features and prices, and prepares sales orders.
• Handle returns, exchanges, and payments per policy.
• Maintain shelves and assist with restocking and housekeeping.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Cash register operation

Basic math

Product knowledge

Local building codes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash registers

UPC scanner

Calculators

POS system

Job description

Job Description

Time Type: Part time

Role Details: Time Type: Part Time

Starting Pay: $13.50 / HR

Job Location: 1856 South Valley Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88005

Job 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].

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McCoy’s has career opportunities ranging from headquarters team positions to cashiers, yard crew, delivery drivers, retail management, and more.

Our company spans across three states (Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico) with 85 stores, two millwork facilities, and several reload and distribution centers.

Our headquarters is located in beautiful San Marcos, Texas between Austin and San Antonio.

At McCoy’s, it's not just a job, it's a family!