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About this job

Do you enjoy assisting people repair, create and envision their final projects?

If so, we have a position for you!

At Ace Hardware, we are looking for compassionate individuals that enjoy working in the retail environment.

 

About the Position:

At Laskowski Ace, Sales Associates are the backbone of the business. The Sales Associates primary focus is assisting customers with finding the right products for their needs. Sales Associates are not only there to help customers find items in the store, but they are there to help narrow down choices and help the customer make that final decision!

Responsibilities include:

  • Engaging and inspiring customers in every way; greet customers as soon as they are encountered
  • Assisting customers in the store as well as on the phone
  • Fronting, stocking, and merchandising products
  • Solving problems and coming up with solutions to customer's home and garden issues
  • Daily outdoor plant care as well as merchandising and typical garden center tasks
  • Filling propane tanks
  • Unloading incoming trucks and putting away merchandise using a forklift (training will be provided)
  • Working closely with other staff to ensure that the store remains clean, well maintained and organized; including dusting and mopping
  • Maintains high ethical standards in all actions
  • Maintain awareness of promotions/advertisements in order to inform customers about special sales
  • Mastering the knowledge of Lawn Mowers and Snow Throwers, Trimmers and Blowers as well as brands from Craftsman to Stihl (training will be provided); Cutting PVC Pipe, Keys and Chains

Requirements

What you need to succeed:

We are passionate about finding the right talent that will embrace and exhibit our Core Values and provide an Amazing Customer Experience with Every Customer, Every Time! Our objective is to have total customer satisfaction!

Minimum

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Experience using a computer
  • Ability to communicate professionally with customers and team members
  • Have a proven track record of being a team player
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. repetitively
  • Carry out merchandise to customer’s vehicles, load merchandise in customer’s vehicles
  • Physical ability to move large, bulky and/or heavy merchandise
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Clean and approachable appearance
  • Positive attitude
  • Passion for working with the public and helping customers
  • Availability must be flexible to the needs of the business

Preferred but, not required

  • Forklift experience
  • Retail experience in identifying and selling products based on customer needs
  • Customer service experience, including resolving customer issues, assisting customers in locating product, greeting customers, answering phones and building relationships with customers
  • Retail experience including merchandising and stocking
  • Lawn and garden care experience


What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Ace Hardware Employee Discount Perks
  • Great training program that will empower each associate, all while growing their knowledge of the Hardware Industry!
  • Lifelong skills in "Do It Yourself" projects for your home or your family’s home

Apply today: 

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About Us: 

As your local Ace Hardware, our store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware began as a small chain of stores in 1924 and has grown to include more than 5,000 stores in 50 states and more than 60 countries. As part of a cooperative, our Lake County roots started in 1962 in Round Lake, IL with a small 4,000sq.ft. store in the plaza where today our 72,000sq.ft. store resides. Thanks to our loyal customers, a great management team & staff, plus a commitment to excellence, we've grown through the years. Today we have 9 stores located in: Round Lake, Gurnee, Libertyville, Mundelein, Wauconda, Grayslake, Waukegan on Lewis & Yorkhouse, Antioch & McHenry, IL. Locally and family-owned, Laskowski Ace is your helpful neighborhood place for convenience, selection, & service. Visit us at

 

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation and/or any other characteristic protected by law.