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Ace Hardware
Part-time Sales Associate
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Retail Sales Associate sells merchandise or products in a retail store. Provides information about store merchandise, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales.
$32,085 / year median in Minnesota
-2% projected decline
Job Description
General Summary The Sales Associate's job is to help with the receiving, stocking, and pricing of the merchandise. Sales associates also help cashier, help customers find what they need, and provide the services we offer. Experience is a bonus, but we do offer on-the-job training. Training is so important that we have ongoing training, regardless of experience, to put you in a position to be successful at your job. Raises are given for completing training. Day to day duties & Responsibilities Include the following but other duties may be assigned. Putting away freight Cashiering Price changes Inventorying Assisting customers Picking online orders Merchandising new products Writing up repair orders for the shop Fixing windows and screens Assisting with the services we offer o Cutting keys o Programming vehicle keys o Rental equipment o Window and screen repair o Cutting/threading pipe o Mixing paint o other services This job is for evenings and weekends. Generally, it's 2-3 shifts during the week and will be every other weekend. In the spring (May and June) we get busy so more hours will be available, and you'd be scheduled more weekend shifts in a row. We do make it a point to have a flexible schedule and can schedule around other events and functions. We use an app (for smartphones) for scheduling, dropping, and trading shifts so that making changes to your schedule is easier and quicker. You'll be on your feet most of the shift. We do require that you can lift 50 pounds, but we do have equipment for hauling anything of substantial weight. We also require that you can climb a ladder. Ideal candidates are folks who have a full-time job but are looking for a few extra hours, People that are retired from the trades, high school and college students, or people who are looking for a part-time job now and would eventually like to have an opportunity to become full-time staff when the opportunity comes up. At Local Ace in East Grand Forks and Crookston, we are not your average hardware store. We are a locally owned business, proud to be part of the communities we serve. Right now, we are looking for team members who care about people and take pride in doing things the right way. Working at Local Ace means being part of something personal. Our customers are not just transactions. They are our neighbors, our regulars, and sometimes even our family. If you enjoy helping others, like staying busy, and want to work with a supportive and down-to-earth team, this could be the place for you. Whether you are building a long-term career or just want a part-time job with meaning, we offer a workplace that respects your time, values your input, and rewards your effort. Come join us and experience what it is like to work somewhere that truly feels local.