Ace Hardware Geneva , IL 60134
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description
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 Geneva 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. • Maintain organized and accurate files for all paperwork related to the backroom. • Answer incoming rental phone calls • Provide rental rates and quotes • Check rentals in/out each day • Schedule pick-up/delivery of rental equipment • Assist in key cutting • Assist in glass and plexi-glass cutting • Assist in pipe threading • Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders. • Ensure signage is current throughout the store. • 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 have a valid drivers license. Education/Training High School or GED equivalent.
Experience Formal retail experience preferred. Physical Demands Standing, walking, lifting (up to 80lbs) and climbing.
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