Associate

Description:*Schedule:* Full Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week)
*Availability:* Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays
*Age 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 Opportunities
We 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 success

*The 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 skills

*Some 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 achievements

*To set myself apart from other applicants, I should mention:*

* Any past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities
* Home improvement and DIY knowledge

Valu 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 hour
Requirements:*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 price

*Additional 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 necessary

_Valu 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._

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 per hour