FULL TIME SALES ASSOCIATED WANTED
Welden Hardware is a hometown hardware store focusing on strong customer relations. It is a family run store, where each staff member is a crucial link to the success of the business. The history of Welden Hardware goes back over 130 years, first as a general store, and then focusing on hardware and home goods. For over 20 years, Welden Hardware was associated with Ace Hardware. John & Melissa Brett purchased the business in May 2004, which at that point the store dropped its Ace affiliation and is completely independent, buying primarily from Orgill, along with power equipment from Toro, Husqvarna, grills from Weber and other suppliers.
Our customers are very diverse: from contractors & professionals, experienced home owners to the complete “newbie” with any project. We strongly believe in greeting the customer the minute they walk through the door, give them attention, advice and guidance and following through with ringing them out. As with any small business, Welden Hardware is all about service, getting to know our customers and having a close-knit team, helping each other out where needed and enjoying the many facets of this business. No two days are alike. Going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. If customers are still in the store at closing, when possible, we stay late to help out. If a customer needs help carrying merchandise out to their car, we help out. “At Your Service” is not just our motto, it’s how we run our business.
Applicant Requirements
The position consists of 35-40 hours a week, paid weekly, with scheduled 2-3 Sundays a month once fully trained. Lunch is ½ hour, with each staff member taking “shifts” to have adequate floor coverage during lunch time. Each staff member receives a weekday as his/her day off, requiring all sales associates to work Saturdays.
Store hours consist of the following:
This position has a probationary period of 90 days. If, for any reason (learning the products on the sales floor, team dynamics, etc.) either the employee or owner doesn’t deem the position a right fit, the relationship can be terminated. If employment continues after the probationary period, additional responsibilities may be given as seen fit by management.
PLEASE COME TO THE STORE TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION.
Our customers are very diverse: from contractors & professionals, experienced home owners to the complete “newbie” with any project. We strongly believe in greeting the customer the minute they walk through the door, give them attention, advice and guidance and following through with ringing them out. As with any small business, Welden Hardware is all about service, getting to know our customers and having a close-knit team, helping each other out where needed and enjoying the many facets of this business. No two days are alike. Going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. If customers are still in the store at closing, when possible, we stay late to help out. If a customer needs help carrying merchandise out to their car, we help out. “At Your Service” is not just our motto, it’s how we run our business.
Applicant Requirements
- High school degree required.
- Retail or hardware/home improvement or related experience desired.
- Experience with power equipment/small engine repair a plus.
- Able to handle cash & credit cards responsibly.
- Be able to regularly lift 60+ pounds while navigating stairs.
- Must be positive, friendly and attentive, along having an aptitude to learn quickly.
- Must be able to work weekends.
- Have valid driver’s license.
- Able to learn the inventory, product knowledge, etc. “on the job” without any formal training.
- Must have PC/Windows experience.
- Able to work with minimal direction and regular correction.
- Assist customers with their purchasing in all aspects of the sale: recommending products, add-on products and ringing out sales on the computer-based point of sale systems.
- Be able to research customer needs against vendor databases to order non-stocked items on the computer.
- Check in and stock items from weekly order. Neaten and clean inventory as needed.
- Assemble items for display & sale such as wheelbarrows, grills, etc.
- Become very familiar with existing and new stock.
- Keep interior and exterior of business neat, cleaned and inviting.
- Power equipment assembly, repairs and related tasks.
- Willing to perform other tasks as assigned.
The position consists of 35-40 hours a week, paid weekly, with scheduled 2-3 Sundays a month once fully trained. Lunch is ½ hour, with each staff member taking “shifts” to have adequate floor coverage during lunch time. Each staff member receives a weekday as his/her day off, requiring all sales associates to work Saturdays.
Store hours consist of the following:
- Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Applicant will not be scheduled for Sundays until deemed knowledgeable enough to be on own.)
This position has a probationary period of 90 days. If, for any reason (learning the products on the sales floor, team dynamics, etc.) either the employee or owner doesn’t deem the position a right fit, the relationship can be terminated. If employment continues after the probationary period, additional responsibilities may be given as seen fit by management.
PLEASE COME TO THE STORE TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION.