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Sales Associate - Part Time

Ace Hardware
  • Downers Grove, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title and Summary:

    Are you energetic, positive, and enjoy helping people?  Then we need YOU to help us form genuine connections with our customers and communities and be Ace Amazing.


    Amazing Sales Associate

    Being a Sales Associates at Ace is so much more than just stocking shelves and directing customers. AceAmazing Sales Associates work as part of a team to offer outstanding customer service and provide a unique shopping experience.  They are expert multi-taskers simultaneously answering product questions, keeping the selling floor clean, organized, and stocked and providing services the way only Ace can.


    What you will be doing

    • Communicating and Interacting with People – While each day is different one thing is constant - your day is centered around assisting your team and our customers from the moment the enter the store till they leave the parking lot
    • Sharing your knowledge - Help customers find what they need, make any personal recommendations, and share cool new products and promotions that are happening. Share your experience and knowledge with your team to grow together.
    • Keeping the store running - Making sure shelves are straightened and stocked, providing unique services (paint, key, glass, screen, pipe, pool, propane, etc.), keep the register lines short by backing up the cashier.
    • Problem Solving – Helping customers can be tricky!  Customers have interesting questions and interesting needs. But luckily you are there to help them find a solution or help them find the advice they need. 
    • Learning new things – Have a helpful attitude? We’ll train you on all you need to know know-from hardware to new products and skills.


    What we can do for you  

    • Positive Work Environment    
    • Flexible Schedules and Work Life Balance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Employee Discount
    • Growth Opportunities
    • Employee Incentives
    • Full or Part Time Positions
    • Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
    • 401K + Employer Match
    • Life Insurance
    • Competitive Pay Scale - Over 18 starting at $15/hr. Under 18 starting at $14/hr

    What sets you apart

    • You love interacting with people and want to go the extra mile for every customer
    • You are positive, energetic, love being part of a team and take pride in your work
    • You want to know more about the products we carry and help customers find them
    • You are dependable and able to work when our customers want to shop (that means days, nights and weekends)
    • You have worked retail before (not necessary, but a plus) 
    • You enjoy moving and being on your feet at work are able to stock shelves and help customers get their purchases into their car (that is often items such as 25LB bags of soil and occasionally 50LB bags of concrete)


    Who is Whitmore Ace Hardware

    Founded in 1896, we are a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated local hardware store rich in history. We are committed to being "the Helpful Place" by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. Or vision is carried out though our core values; Put People First, Amaze Every Customer, Work As A Team, Always Improving, and Serve Our Community. 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. Click through and start your journey with us today!

    Work schedule

    • Weekend availability
    • Day shift
    • Night shift

    Supplemental pay

    • Bonus pay

    Benefits

    • Paid time off
    • Employee discount
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Referral program

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDowners Grove, Illinois
    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

    • Concreteunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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