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Assembler/Sales Associate

Ace Hardware
  • Hampton, VA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    At Ace Peninsula Hardware}, we’re independently owned and operated so helping our community 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 schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan.

    Assembler

    Responsible for the assembly of grills, wheel barrows and furniture

    Must be forklift certified

    Must be able to work any day of the week

    Typical hours 9am to 5:30pm

    Sales Associates

     

    Sales

    Associates are responsible for providing legendary customer service.  They offer the solutions to the customers’

    needs.  Every job within Ace Peninsula Hardware ultimately impacts the customer directly or indirectly.  Customers are the only reason we are here and without them, we would not be here.

     

    Every team member at Ace Peninsula Hardware is expected to pledge to keep the customer

    first and foremost regardless of his or her job.  The promise we make to every customer is, “Wepledge to be Ace helpful

    Helping you is the most important thing we have to do today.”  This promise guides you to choose actions

    that best meet the customer’s needs. 

    The

    responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Customer Service – Customer Service is

    priority one at all times.

     

    G         Greet each customer with a smile

    U         Undercover the customer needs by asking, “What project

    are you      working on today?”  Ask other conversation starter questions to

    make sure you recommend the right product for the customer.

    E          Exceed the customer’s expectations.  Always walk the customer to the

    products.  Make sure you suggest other

    products that will help the customer complete the project.

    S         Strengthen the relationship with the customer.  Find out the customer’s name and use it while

    you assist him or her.

    T          Thank the customer for shopping at Ace Peninsula

    Hardware.

    Operating

    Procedures:

     

    • Participate in all store training programs.
    • Learn to sell the whole project.  Develop product knowledge as well as products items for ad on sales.
    • Be proficient at executing all store services, such as mixing paint, cutting glass, cutting keys and shades, re-keying locks and testing pool and hot tub water.
    • Stock all warehouse, drop ship and back stock inventory.
    • Ability to special order products for customers
    • Be alert for shoplifting activity and follow store procedures when such activity is suspected.
    • Be alert for safety issues.
    • The cleaning and conditioning of shelves and the merchandising of end caps.
    • Participate in WOW and Customer Engagement
    • Promote the Ace Rewards program
    •  

    Cashiers

    Summary

    Cashiers exemplify the foundation of our service to each customer as they enter and leave the store. Every job we have at Ace Peninsula Hardware ultimately impacts the customer directly or indirectly.  Customers are the reason we are here;without them we wouldn’t be. Every team member at Ace Peninsula Hardware is expected to pledge to keep the customer first and foremost regardless of his or her job. The promise we make to every customer is, “We pledge to be Ace Helpful.  Helping you is the most important thing we have to do today.” This promise guides you to choose actions that best meet the customer’s needs. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

     

    Customer Service

    Always

    • Make sure customer service is priority one at all times
    • Welcome each customer that comes into the store
    • Ask if they found what they are looking for, if they leave without a purchase, suggest that we special order it for them
    • Thank each customer for their purchase
    • Give 100 percent of your attention to the customer you are serving
    • Count the cash back from each transaction Call for back up cashier when a line begins to form
    • Be on guard for point-of-sale scams (i.e. quick-change artists and short-change artists)
    • Operating Procedures

     

    • Participate in all store training programs Answer the phone with: "Good morning/afternoon, thank you for calling Ace Hardware, Bob speaking what can I help you find today?"
    • Always ask customers if they have their Ace Rewards card, if not, would they like to join Operate cash register/point-of-sale with accuracy and efficiency Keep check out area neat and clean Handle merchandise returns and exchanges quickly and efficiently Call customers when their rain checks and special orders are in stock
    • Count cash drawer before each shift
    • Close the cash drawer after each
    • transaction
    • Maintain minimum cash in the
    • register by calling for a cash pick-up when you have large bills or excess
    • cash
    • Be alert for safety issues
    • Participate in WOW and Customer

    Engagement

    • Promote the Ace Rewards program

    Learn and grow with us:

    • Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge 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’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 40 to 50 lbs.

    Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

    • Paid time off
    • Health Insurance medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
    • 401K
    • 401k matching
    • Employee discounts on product after 90 days
    • Life Insurance.
    • Supplemental Health Insurance employee paid offered

    Click through and start your journey with us now!

    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.

    Benefits

    Commission pay, Paid time off, Health insurance, Employee discount, 401(k), Other

    Job Type

    Full time

    Schedule

    Monday to Friday, Weekend availability

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHampton, VA
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1924
    Websitehttp://www.acehardware.com/

    About Company

    Ace Hardware Corporation has grown to become one of the nation's leading "helpful hardware" retailer-owned cooperatives. As a member of the Ace corporate team, you'll have an opportunity to play a valuable role in our ongoing success, while contributing work you believe in and receiving world-class benefits that help Ace team members balance their personal and professional lives.
    Benefits
    • Comprehensive Medical Coverage
    • Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability / Salary Continuation
    • Long-Term Disability

    Skills

    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Merchandisingunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Safety Alertsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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