- SALES ASSOCIATE in ALDEN, NY S21764
- Dollar General in Alden, NY, United States
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- 1 month ago
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Description:Schedule: Full Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week)Availability: Days, Nights, Weekends, HolidaysAge Requirement: at least 16 years old (with working papers)Benefits: Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal; hours begin accruing on Day 1), Health Insurance (for Full Time Associates), Paid On-the-Job Training, Advancement Opportunitie...sWe believe in promoting from within, so no matter where you start as a member of the Valu Home Centers team, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement.All members of the Valu Home Centers team are hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic problem solvers. We believe that customer service is more than just an idea – it’s a culture! Our Sales Associates come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Flexible scheduling and competitive starting wages make these roles ideal for students, parents, retirees, busy people, and those looking for a change. You don’t need previous retail or hardware experience to be our ideal candidate, just come prepared with an excitement to learn and a drive for providing great customer service. Our paid, on-the-job training will empower you with all of the product knowledge and techniques you need to know.I will contribute to the success of my team by:• Staying engaged with current DIY trends to better serve our - customers• Helping to ensure that our store meets company merchandising and appearance standards• Acting on opportunities to help my fellow team members and set them up for successThe skills I’m ready to bring to the table are:• The ability to provide a great customer service experience• Working collaboratively within a team environment• Being a ‘people-person’ and taking an active interest in our customers• Leading by example• Sincerely enjoying my interactions with customers• An unwavering positive attitude• The ability to create professional relationships with customers and team members• Excellent communication skillsSome of the benefits I will enjoy include:• A competitive starting salary• Flexible scheduling with a great work/life balance• Paid on-the-job product knowledge and DIY technique training programs• Excellent opportunities for advancement determined by my abilities and achievementsTo set myself apart from other applicants, I should mention:• Any past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities• Home improvement and DIY knowledgeValu Home Centers is a family-owned company, with deep roots in the communities that we serve. When you join our team, you join our family. Since 1968, we have provided our customers with world-class customer service, and as a store representative you will help to uphold our legacy through personal and professional development.$15.00 - $17.25 per hourRequirements:Sales Associate Duties/Responsibilities• Customer Service including carry-outs and assisting customers throughout the store• Climb store use ladders and place/retrieve merchandise on the top shelf of fixtures• Promote Best Rewards Program• Operate cash registers• Cut chain, cable, rope, tubing, glass, plexiglass, and carpet• Promote the “build the sale” concept• Maintain inventory by stocking shelves, downstocking/overstocking• Write up screen and glass repair, Rug Doctor rentals, and storm door installs• Cut keys• Maintain store appearance by sweeping, cleaning restrooms and straightening• Make labels and signs• Remove previous ads signs Saturday night and hang new ad signs on Sunday• Able to carry/ answer the phone (answer customer questions)• Lift up to 60 lbs unassisted• Work with the Associate trainer to gain product knowledge (Journey Map)• Dolphin use: make labels, check stock, and check priceAdditional Specialized Duties• Place ship to store and special orders for customers• Mix paint/stain• Receive/check in merchandise• Assist management in training new associates• Perform screen and glass repairs• Any other duties and responsibilities that management feels necessaryValu Home Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or arrest record.
Alden NY United States