Sales Associate

Ace Hardware Corporation; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniform shirts and vests

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is looking for a friendly and outgoing Sales Associate in Little River, South Carolina. This role includes welcoming customers, assisting them with their needs, and maintaining a clean store environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a positive attitude. Responsibilities also include stocking merchandise and assisting with store operations. Comprehensive training is provided for the right fit. Enjoy benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, outgoing and helpful towards customers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous hardware experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Help with receiving, stocking, and pricing merchandise.

Skills

Customer service skills

Outgoing demeanor

Product knowledge

Job description

This is an In-Store, Retail‑Sales Position

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.

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.

Position Responsibilities:

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Customer Service:

• Provide a positive representation of the store
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor, work well with customers as well as associates
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time

Store Operations:

• Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment
• Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store
• Assist with maintaining back stock levels
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise
• Assist with merchandise resets through the store
• Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store
• Operate forklift with proper training
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager
• Participate in store meetings
• Be professional in appearance and actions
• Propane dispensing
• Be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Perform all other duties as assigned

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
• Health Insurance for medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
• Employee discounts on product
• Free uniform shirts, vests, and more

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position,and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.