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Sales Associate

Ace Hardware
  • West Columbia, South Carolina
  • Autofill and Review
7 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Associate

Department: Store Operations / Sales Floor

Reports To: Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary:

The Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and contributing to the overall success of the store. This

role includes assisting customers with product selection, maintaining a clean and organized sales floor, processing transactions, and promoting store promotions and loyalty programs. Sales Associates are expected to be friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic team players who are passionate about helping customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet customers warmly and offer assistance in finding products.

Provide knowledgeable and personalized product recommendations.

Keep plants organized, watered and priced.

Process transactions accurately using the POS system, including handling cash and credit card payments.

Promote in-store promotions, special events, and loyalty programs.

Assist with stocking, restocking, and live goods organization.

Support loss prevention efforts by monitoring for suspicious activity and reporting concerns.

Respond to customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally.

Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and ensure a positive store environment.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Friendly, helpful, and customer-focused attitude.

Basic math and computer skills.

Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move merchandise up to 40 lbs.

Work Schedule:

Part-time or full-time schedule based on store needs. Availability on mornings, weekends and holidays is required.

What We Offer:

Employee discounts

On-the-job training

Opportunities for growth and advancement

A supportive and team-oriented work environment

Work schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Other

Benefits

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

Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Columbia, South Carolina
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

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Gardeningunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
  • Loss Preventionunmatched
  • Loyalty Programsunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
  • Promotional Programsunmatched
  • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Retail Managementunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched

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