Job Description
Retail sales associates in tools and hardware help customers equip themselves for home improvements, repairs, and projects that enhance living spaces. The primary role involves greeting customers, suggesting products, and processing sales to build loyalty. This position supports local economies by providing essential goods and expert advice on tools, plumbing, and electrical items.
North 40 Outfitters embodies the success of Northwest people, embracing authenticity, promoting learning, building trust, earning respect, delivering value, and serving customers. The company focuses on passionate, dedicated approaches to work and community, driven by farmers, ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It maintains honest, helpful, and family-oriented values.
Associates stock and merchandise displays, maintain organized departments, and safeguard assets while lifting weights up to 65 pounds using techniques like team lifts. They educate customers on brands sold, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced store, and work independently or in groups. Interactions include engaging individuals regularly for better communication. Operating 100% of shifts on feet involves ladders and pallet jacks.
Compensation includes competitive hourly wages and full benefits like paid holidays, 401(k), health savings accounts, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus employee discounts. Shifts run Monday-Saturday 7am to 7pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm, with flexibility for weekends and holidays. No part-time option implied, focusing on full-time scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service and generate sales by suggesting products
- Stock and merchandise products
- Maintain clean and organized department while safeguarding assets
- Educate customers on North 40 brands
Requirements
- Willingness to share credit, work in teams, and define success collectively
- Ability to take initiative and embrace change
- Dependable performance against expectations
- Ability to work independently or in groups
- Committed to outstanding customer service
- Good communication skills and ability to engage individuals
- Multitasking and prioritization skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- General computer knowledge
- General knowledge of hardware, plumbing, and electrical merchandise
- Knowledge of lifting and loading techniques
- Ability to lift and carry 0-25 pounds continuously, 25-45 pounds frequently, 45-65 pounds occasionally