Sales Associate If you are passionate about your career and about contributing to a company you can believe in, consider joining our team. Working at Cole Hardware immerses you in a unique family culture. Diversity, independence, and teamwork are important to us. Both your smarts and your smile are critical to your success in our community-oriented, employee-centric culture. At Cole Hardware, you are given the freedom to "own" your job, as you work hard to please our customers. In fact, our internal mission statement guides our every action: "Do whatever it takes to create positive dinnertime conversation." And to our customers, we present our external mission statement: "Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period." Combined, these make Cole Hardware a great place to both shop and work. Cole Hardware offers the strongest benefit and compensation package for our industry: Medical, Dental, 401K Retirement, Commuter Benefits, Employee discounts, Vacation and much more; in addition, we offer great opportunities for growth. About the Job Do you possess vast knowledge of hardware-related products, home & garden, plumbing, electrical, paint, construction, tools, power tools, and or other related areas along with a willingness to learn? Join our team! The primary responsibilities of the Sales Associate position are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales, merchandise products, and support the store management team. At Cole Hardware you are responsible to create positive dinnertime conversation with every interaction you have. Your job demands that you always operate professionally, with enthusiasm, and goodwill towards our customers and your coworkers. You must be a self-starter, independent individual. Ensure customers receive outstanding service with every interaction Generate sales and maintain a department Be positive and friendly at all times to your coworkers and especially to our customers Have a commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals and priorities assigned by store management Stock merchandise and help the team to keep the receiving and back stock area clean and organized Uphold merchandising, inventory, and store cleanliness standards and procedures Maintain well-stocked, well-organized department, and back-stock area Be responsive of safety issues & be conscious of shoplifting activity Other duties may be assigned Wage Range: $18.00 -$22.00 per hour Cole Hardware is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to making employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation, including all classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Requirements: Posses a vast knowledge of housewares, hardware-related products, gardening, plumbing, electrical, paint, construction, tools, power tools, and or other related areas along with a willingness to learn. Education/Training: High School diploma, some college preferred Prior retail experience preferred, not required Knowledge of retail computer systems, MS word and other computer systems (computer literate) A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction Solid team player with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail and ability to multi-task Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings Able to frequently lift 40 pounds. Able to stand for long periods. Able to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, including lifting and performing all other functions as required.