Associate

pDescription/ppstrongSchedule:/strong Full Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week)/ppstrongAvailability:/strong Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays/ppstrongAge Requirement:/strong at least 16 years old (with working papers)/ppstrongBenefits:/strong 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/ppbr//ppWe 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./ppbr//ppAll 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./ppstrongI will contribute to the success of my team by:/strong/pulliStaying engaged with current DIY trends to better serve our - customers/liliHelping to ensure that our store meets company merchandising and appearance standards/liliActing on opportunities to help my fellow team members and set them up for success/li/ulpstrongThe skills I’m ready to bring to the table are:/strong/pulliThe ability to provide a great customer service experience/liliWorking collaboratively within a team environment/liliBeing a ‘people-person’ and taking an active interest in our customers/liliLeading by example/liliSincerely enjoying my interactions with customers/liliAn unwavering positive attitude/liliThe ability to create professional relationships with customers and team members/liliExcellent communication skills/li/ulpstrongSome of the benefits I will enjoy include:/strong/pulliA competitive starting salary/liliFlexible scheduling with a great work/life balance/liliPaid on-the-job product knowledge and DIY technique training programs/liliExcellent opportunities for advancement determined by my abilities and achievements/li/ulpstrongTo set myself apart from other applicants, I should mention:/strong/pulliAny past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities/liliHome improvement and DIY knowledge/li/ulpValu 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./ppbr//ppnbsp;$11.25 - $13.75 per hournbsp;/ppRequirements/ppstrongSales Associate Duties/Responsibilities/strong/pulliCustomer Service including carry-outs and assisting customers throughout the store/liliClimb store use ladders and place/retrieve merchandise on the top shelf of fixtures/liliPromote Best Rewards Program/liliOperate cash registers/liliCut chain, cable, rope, tubing, glass, plexiglass, and carpet/liliPromote the “build the sale” concept/liliMaintain inventory by stocking shelves, downstocking/overstocking/liliWrite up screen and glass repair, Rug Doctor rentals, and storm door installs/liliCut keys/liliMaintain store appearance by sweeping, cleaning restrooms and straightening/liliMake labels and signs/liliRemove previous ads signs Saturday night and hang new ad signs on Sunday/liliAble to carry/ answer the phone (answer customer questions)/liliLift up to 60 lbs unassisted/liliWork with the Associate trainer to gain product knowledge (Journey Map)/liliDolphin use: make labels, check stock, and check price/li/ulpstrongAdditional Specialized Duties/strong/pulliPlace ship to store and special orders for customers/liliMix paint/stain/liliReceive/check in merchandise/liliAssist management in training new associates/liliPerform screen and glass repairs/liliAny other duties and responsibilities that management feels necessary/li/ulpemValu 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./em/p