Sales Associate - Part-time

Workstream; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee discount

Free uniform shirts

Job summary

Ace Hardware of Appleton Inc in Wisconsin is seeking friendly team members to welcome customers and assist staff in a fast-paced, helpful environment. Previous hardware or retail experience is a plus, but training is provided.

We are a locally owned store committed to community, equal opportunity, and a positive work-life balance with advance scheduling and opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn and follow training.
• Strong communication and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help them find products for their projects.
• Assist other staff and contribute to a positive, fast-paced store environment.
• Operate point-of-sale systems and handle transactions as needed.
• Stay on your feet and provide excellent service throughout shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Job description

We are seeking outgoing, friendly, and helpful team members to welcome and assist customers and other staff members. Previous experience in hardware or retail is a plus but not a requirement as we provide extensive training.

At Ace Hardware of Appleton Inc, we’re locally owned and operated so helping in the Fox Valley 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 typically schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan.

Learn and grow with us:

• Are you a hardware hero or have specialized skills or training? Bring your knowledge, be ready to learn, 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 will need to have good problem-solving skills andstrong communicationsinceyou’llwork directly withcustomerswelcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their projectinone trip.
• Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.
• We use computers a lot, so being comfortable with learning and using technology will be important.
• You’ll be on your feet for most of your shift (4 to 8 hours).
• You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• Pay to commensurate based on skills and experience.
• Retirement plan (eligibility required)
• Employee discount
• Free uniform shirts, vests, and more

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location.Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. 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, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. 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

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.