Retail Sales Representative

  • Job Reference: 2219674963-2
  • Date Posted: 1 July 2025
  • Recruiter: ACE Hardware
  • Location: Forest Lake, Minnesota
  • Salary: On Application

Job Description

Description:

Join our team at a dynamic, independently owned Ace Hardware Co-op. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the role of a Retail Sales Representative.

General Summary

The Retail Sales Representative will play a vital role in receiving, stocking, pricing merchandise, and maintaining a clean, organized store environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Customer Service:
    • Offer a friendly and positive experience for all customers.
    • Proactively assist customers in resolving issues.
    • Greet customers warmly and thank them as they leave.
    • Exhibit a friendly attitude and collaborate effectively with both customers and team members.
    • Respond promptly and courteously to calls and pages.
    • Direct complex customer complaints to management for resolution.
    • Maintain strong product knowledge and know store layout for effective customer assistance.
    • Provide personalized service that aims to amaze each customer.
  • Store Operations:
    • Contribute to a positive, professional, and safe environment in the store.
    • Help receive, check in, and stock merchandise efficiently.
    • Ensure back stock levels are maintained.
    • Assist in keeping the sales floor, stock room, and outdoor areas clean and organized.
    • Help with setting up end caps and promotional merchandise.
    • Gain experience in merchandise resets throughout the store.
    • Support Department Specialists with pricing changes and special orders.
    • Ensure current signage is displayed throughout the store.
    • Operate a forklift safely, with proper training.
    • Communicate any issues to the General Manager promptly.
    • Share merchandising and sales ideas with management.
    • Participate in team meetings and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

  • Education/Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience: Previous retail experience is preferred.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, lift (up to 25 lbs), and climb as necessary.

Notice to Applicant about this Employer:

You are applying for a position with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, which operates this Ace Hardware store. The independent store owner is solely responsible for employment decisions including hiring, discipline, and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation does not receive copies of job applications, nor does it control or oversee interviews and hiring. If hired, you will be employed entirely by the independent store owner. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this role.