Seasonal Hardware Sales Associate — Customer-Centric & Merchandising

Ace Hardware Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group is seeking a Sales Associate to help with receiving, stocking, pricing, and maintaining a clean, organized store environment for Westlake Ace Hardware customers. This role emphasizes friendly service and proactive problem-solving at the point of sale.

The position requires high school or GED equivalency with retail experience preferred, and involves standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and basic merchandising duties. Compensation ranges per hour with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent. Formal retail experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Retail experience

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Ace Retail Group is seeking a Sales Associate to help with receiving, stocking, pricing, and maintaining a clean, organized store environment for Westlake Ace Hardware customers. This role emphasizes friendly service and proactive problem-solving at the point of sale.

The position requires high school or GED equivalency with retail experience preferred, and involves standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and basic merchandising duties. Compensation ranges per hour with opportunities for advancement.