Sales Associate - Lansing, United States - Gus Bock's Ace Hardware Lansing

Description

About Gus Bock's Ace Hardware
Gus Bock's Ace Hardware is a family-owned business with four locations: Lansing, IL - Dyer, IN - Munster, IN - Winfield, IN

General Summary

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Customer Service:

Provide a positive representation of Gus Bock's Ace Hardware.
Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

Store Operations
Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
Assist with maintaining back stock levels.
Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.
Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
Operate forklift with proper training.
Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
Participate in store meetings.
Be professional in appearance and actions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be available for one or two nights as well as one weekend day, either Saturday or Sunday.
Must be hold a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Education/Training
High School or GED equivalent.

Experience
Formal retail experience preferred.

Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 60lbs) and climbing.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE.

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 60lbs) and climbing. Must be available for one or two nights as well as one weekend day, either Saturday or Sunday. Must be able to operate a computer sufficiently (store specific software training will be provided).