Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Kihei Ace Hardware

Ace-Hardware; Kihei (HI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HouseMart is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and keep our store clean, organized, and shoppable. The role aligns with HouseMart’s mission and core values, offering hourly compensation and a path to growth through strong performance.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, merchandising displays, and maintaining inventory through weekly counts and accurate transactions.

Qualifications

• Customer service, retail, and cash handling experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• General knowledge and experience with computer systems and two-way radios.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide personalized assistance to ensure a positive store experience.
• Set up and break down displays; maintain merchandise presentation.
• Build customer loyalty through product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Perform weekly counts and handle register transactions to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Work safely and follow prevention methods to protect yourself and others.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication skills

Instruction following

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Two-way radios

Computer systems

Job description

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Hourly Pay : $17.00 to $18.00 per hour

Role Summary

The Sales Associate is a driven-individual who is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service. They play an integral part in keeping our stores clean, organized, and shoppable for our customers. The Sales Associate thinks and behaves in alignment with HouseMart’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service : Greets every customer and provides them with personalized assistance to ensure they have a positive experience in our stores.
• Store Visuals and Merchandising : Assists in setting up and breaking down regular, seasonal, and/or promotional displays. Regularly organizes and maintains presentation of merchandise.
• Sales and Product Knowledge : Builds customer loyalty through suggestive selling and product knowledge. Maintains knowledge on current and advertised store products.
• Inventory : Able to perform weekly physical counts of merchandise and efficiently handle all register transactions to maintain accurate inventory of products.
• Safety and Security : Works in a safe manner and actively practices prevention methods to protect yourself and others.

You Own This If You Have

• Flexible Schedule : Willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs (Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays included).
• Strong Communication : Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with store management.
• Team-Oriented : Ability to work and collaborate with fellow team members, store management, and customers.
• Organized and Detail-Oriented : Strong attention to detail and ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
• Critical Thinking Skills : Ability to work under pressure, demonstrate effective decision-making, and exercise sound judgement.

Qualifications

• Customer Service, Retail, and Cash Handling experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• General knowledge and experience with computer systems and two-way radios.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment : Will work under regular store conditions. Occasional exposure to heat, dust, solvents, chemicals, paint, glue, etc.
• Equipment and Tools : Occasional use of store equipment including, but is not limited to two-way radios, hand tools, key machines, paint mixers, computer systems, printers, fax, and other miscellaneous hand tools.
• Physical Demands : Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 60lbs of material, in addition to lifting and maneuvering up to 100lbs. using a hand truck, on occasion.

Full Time Benefits

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing Program
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays