Cashier/Sales Associate - Full-time / Part-time

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation.  The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling.  Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.
		               
About our Store:
Sip's Paint & Hardware carries on the tradition offering Paints, Wallpaper & Window Treatments started by Siperstein Paint & Wallpaper of Long Branch 55 years ago. Key Staff members have 20 to 40 years experience . As a local Ace Hardware, our store is a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry. Ace Hardware has grown to more than 5000 stores in 50 states and more than 70 countries. As part of a cooperative, every Ace Hardware store is independently owned. Each Ace Hardware is unique and tailored to meet the needs of its local community. We are all committed to being "the Helpful Place" by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.

General Summary
The Cashier is responsible for register transactions involving the sale and/or return of merchandise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service
•	Project a positive representation of Sip's Paint & Ace Hardware.
•	Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers by name, when possible, when they are leaving the store.
•	Project a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
•	Clear customer checkout lines quickly and efficiently.
•	Answer and monitor all calls and pages promptly, courteously and effectively.
•	Communicate any problem or issue that requires management assistance.
•	Continually build product knowledge base and possess the ability to assist customers with store layout and product location.
•	Assist in pricing, stocking, marking and bagging of merchandise.

Register Operations
•	Follow all cash register transaction procedures.
•	Responsible for balancing of register drawer.
•	Adhere to any Store Support Center program or promotion that may require implementation at the cash registers.
•	Participate in store and Cashier meetings.

Front End Appearance and Upkeep
•	Keep the front end, including checkout areas and entrance doors neat and clean at all times. Face and dust front end.
•	Assist with keeping impulse counters stocked and faced, rotate fresh merchandise in as seasons change.
•	Ensure fresh ads are stocked in shopping carts at all times.
•	Ensure forms and supplies are stocked at all times.
•	Assist with decorating the front end according to the Store Support Center program.
•	Call for cart pickups when necessary.
•	Inform management when merchandise returns need to be put away.
•	Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements
Comfortable on a computer-Good organizational skills-good communication skills-A team player enthusiast- desire to learn new things

Education/Training

High School or GED equivalent. 



Experience

Cashier experience preferred. Customer service experience preferred. Will train the right individual that presents a motivated, positive attitude.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Requirements are a quick smile, ready and willing attitude, and an eagerness to learn and contribute to give our customers a special experience every time they visit our store. 

Extensive training is provided and required via our training web-site "The Ace Learning Place."  Prospective applicants may be asked to complete a sample module to assess. Applicant should be comfortable navigating various tasks on a computer.