Key Holder- Sales Associate

Carpenter Bros Hardware Do It Center
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Full-time
16 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Locally owned and operated
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Wellness resources

You might be a great fit if…
  • You enjoy serving others as we would like to be served. 
  • Making the best even better.
  • You enjoy making a difference in your community. 
  • You enjoy helping others. 
  • You enjoy working in teams.
  • You're motivated to learn new skills.
Job Summary:
We’re looking for a reliable, customer-focused Key Holder Sales Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, community-driven retail environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service while supporting daily store operations.


As a Key Holder, you’ll play a leadership role on the sales floor—opening and closing the store, assisting customers, and helping maintain a smooth and efficient operation.



Responsibilities:
  • Open and close the store independently, following all procedures
    Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service and product guidance
    Assist customers with purchases, product selection, and problem-solving
    Operate POS system and handle cash transactions accurately
    Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and merchandising standards
    Stock shelves and assist with inventory management
    Support the team in daily operations, including seasonal displays and promotions
    Help oversee store activity in the absence of management
Qualifications:
  • Previous retail or customer service experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Comfortable handling responsibility, including opening/closing duties
  • Basic knowledge of hardware, lawn & garden, or home improvement products is a plus
Goals:
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by creating a welcoming, helpful in-store experience that builds trust and repeat business
    Support daily store operations by ensuring smooth opening/closing procedures, organized merchandising, and accurate transactions
    Drive sales and team performance by staying proactive on the floor, assisting customers effectively, and maintaining a positive, productive environment

Numbers & Facts

LocationAnn Arbor, MI
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Merchandisingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Store Closingunmatched
  • Store Openingunmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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