Sales Associate

Frattallone's Ace Hardware and Garden Centers are a family-owned business with 21 locations across the metro area! We are currently seeking Helpful, Hardworking, Honest, and Happy employees.

We are looking to hire a part-time sales associates. This position will be trained in all aspects of the store including cashiering and helping customers. Several shifts are available; days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities Include
•	Customer Service – Answers Customer questions, whether in person or on phone, on the products and services we offer.  Always remains courteous when in the consultant role.  Sets the example of retail excitement and ensures that all employees do the same.
•	Serves Customers, demonstrates use of merchandise including rental equipment.
•	Rearranges merchandise and displays; restocks as necessary.
•	Receives and prices incoming merchandise; makes price changes when needed.
•	Willingly assists Customers with carry-out of bulky, large or heavy items.
•	Advises management of shortages, damages, backorders, etc.
•	Cuts glass, pipe, wire, chain, shades; mixes paint – color match if needed.
•	Builds and removes sales and promotional displays; rearranges/restocks when necessary.
•	Keeps surplus stock neat and orderly; rotates stock.
•	Loads and unloads merchandise shipments.
•	Counts inventory, puts together seasonal items, knows layout of merchandise in store.
•	Maintains departmental inventories at established levels for maximum turnover and profitability.
•	Able to perform all cashier functions when necessary.
•	Other duties as assigned by store management.


Experience in retail, hardware or inventory is a plus, but not a requirement. We are willing to train the right candidate. This is a great position for a college students, retirees, or stay at home parents looking for a part time job while their kid(s) are in school or anyone interested in working in their neighborhood.

Part-time positions have very flexible hours, receive a merchandise discount, and are eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) plan once eligibility requirements are met. This is your opportunity to become part of a great team that values its employees and puts people first.

Interested candidates should submit a resume or inquiry by replying to this posting. You can also apply by filling out in application in store and speaking with manager or by applying online at www.frattallones.com under the 'About Us' tab.

•	Polite and attentive to Customers
•	Good figure aptitude, especially with measurements
•	Understands team concept
•	Able to lift and carry 40 pounds on a regular basis, 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
•	Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
•	Able to kneel, bend, reach and maneuver in small areas.
•	Able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The associate may work near outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the job description outlined above and agree that it identifies the responsibilities that I have agreed to perform.  I also understand that additional duties may be assigned by my manager or supervisor.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read and acknowledge the duties that are outlined in this document and hereby agree to the tasks and expectations as provided.