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Sales Associate

Ace Hardware

  • Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • 28 days ago
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    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Shopping Cartsunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    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 FL Davis Ace 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.


    Position Summary

    The primary responsibility for all positions within FL Davis Ace Hardware is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time and uphold the Core Values as determined by the management team.  Sales associates are responsible for engaging the customer, determining their needs, and projecting requirements.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

          Help unload incoming trucks and stock merchandise (as arranged by management).  Maintain the store:  Keep clean, organized and fully stocked.

          Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals, and priorities assigned by store management. Move with a sense of urgency while paying attention to the details.

          Cooperate with others and work well as part of a retail team, for example actively participate in daily huddle meetings, share ideas for improvement with management.

          Remove promotional bin tags from displays, and price tags as required following sales events, flyers, etc.

          Restock merchandise displays as needed, watch end caps and side wings.

          Handle special orders for all non-stock items.

          Watch for shoplifters and take action, in line with company policy, that will discourage shoplifting.

          Provide the best possible experience for Every Customer, Every Time by being helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. 

          Serve Customers in assigned departments, or storewide, and provide needed advice or information, greet customers as soon as you encounter them.

          Demonstrate the S.A.L.E.S. process

          Actively participate in store communication and initiatives (e.g., Communication Board, Daily Huddle, store contests, etc.)

          Promote the Ace Rewards program to all customers, describe the Ace Helpful Promise(s) and use the Magic Question. 

          Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisement so you can tell customers about special sales.

          Always wear your radio and headset in order to effectively communicate with other associates or management. 

          Assist customers with large or heavy items as needed.

          Offer customers a red basket for their shopping use.

          Assist in the training and development of peers


    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

          Able to communicate professionally with customers and team members

          Skilled at providing prompt, friendly and attentive customer service

          Strong organizational skills with a passion for details

          Willing to learn all areas of the store and help train others

          Proven track record of being a team player

          Knowledge and experience of various departments is strongly desired.

          A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required. 

          Availability must be flexible including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

          Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills strongly preferred


    Physical Requirements

    The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

          Ability to stand for an extended period of time, walk, reach, and bend to perform job duties

          Move and handle merchandise up to 60 pounds, and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth

    Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

          You'll be on your feet for most of your shift (up to 8 hours)


    Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT 

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The associate may work near outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Benefits

    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Employee discount
    • 401(k)
    • Other

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFayetteville, Arkansas
    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

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