seasonal part time

Summary: Ace Retail Group is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation and one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. The Sales Associate will assist in receiving, stocking, and pricing merchandise while maintaining store cleanliness and providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities: - Provide a positive representation of Westlake 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - High School or GED equivalent - Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing Preferred Qualifications: - Formal retail experience preferred Required Skills: Retail Experience, Merchandise Stocking, Forklift Operation, Customer Service