Sales Associate - Hassett Hardware

Ace Hardware; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Redwood City, California, is looking for a Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service, maintain store standards, and assist in training peers. The ideal candidate should have retail experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining awareness of promotions, and processing new shipments. Flexibility to work various hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with retail programs and customer relationships.
• Commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Solid team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service as a Sales Associate.
• Maintain department standards and assist in training peers.
• Participate in daily meetings and uphold store cleanliness.

Skills

Sales and marketing experience

Knowledge of retail computer systems

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Ability to multi-task

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Sales Associate

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver excellent customer service, including, but not limited to: cashiering, putting out stock, and customer service. Hassett Hardware strives to create a workplace culture that embodies our Core Values: In it Together, Every Customer Every Time, Do the Right Thing Not the Easy Thing, and Communication Makes or Breaks Us.

Major Responsibilities

• Greet customers by asking the magic question: “What can I help you find today?”
• Maintain the department and aisles you are responsible for on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the department you are responsible for is performing (on a weekly basis) to the expectations of the Store Manager.
• Ensure each customer receives outstanding service which follows the S.A.L.E.S process and by mystery shop standards.
• Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
• Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management.
• Assist in the training and development of peers.
• Actively participate in daily huddle meetings.
• Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards.
• Participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized.
• U aware of and able to respond to safety issues.
• Aid customers in locating merchandising in store, on acehardware.com, as well as, processing special orders.
• Solicit customers to open an Ace Rewards card.
• Answer customers’ questions and provide information on procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Sales and marketing experience with retail programs, establishing relationships, and working with customers.
• Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS Word, and Excel is a plus.
• A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day.
• Ability to bend, lift, crouch, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.