Sales Associate: Fallston, MD

job level: entry
job location: bhc fallston - fallston, md 21047
position type: sales associate
job category: retail

we are looking for friendly, customer‑oriented, and enthusiastic people to join the costello's ace hardware team. As a company, we are dedicated to delivering an amazing shopping experience to every customer, every time.

a retail sales associate is responsible for assisting customers throughout the buying process. Duties include greeting customers, helping them locate specific products or demonstrating how to use them, and ringing up purchases on the pos register.

• use the e.c.e.t. (every customer, every time) process with every customer interaction.
• greet every customer you make eye contact with, anywhere in the store.
• answer customers' questions and provide information on procedures and policies.
• be at your workstation on time.
• be customer‑ready whenever you are on the sales floor.
• maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
• recommend related items when appropriate and execute the s.a.l.e.s. Process.
• keep your area of responsibility neat, clean, stocked, and properly priced.
• execute the daily operational, day‑to‑day goals and priorities assigned by store management.
• assist in the training and development of peers.
• actively participate in daily huddle meetings.
• uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards.
• offer a carry‑out if appropriate.
• know the proper way to answer the telephone.
• be alert for possible merchandise losses. Protect all company assets and report any missing or damaged merchandise to your supervisor.
• address all safety concerns immediately.
• advise store management of any pricing errors.
• advise store management anytime you say "no" to a customer.
• take initiative to learn product knowledge.
• take initiative to learn selling skills.
• perform other tasks as asked by store management.

• aid customers in locating merchandising in store, on , and processing special orders.
• be proficient at executing all store services, such as mixing paint, cutting glass, pipe, and keys.
• ensure all shipments are packed out properly for their destination and all overstock is removed.
• participate in the processing of new shipments and help the team keep the receiving and back‑stock area clean and organized.

• ring each transaction accurately.
• always ask for the loyalty card before starting a transaction and sign the customer up if needed.
• call for help when more than three customers are waiting.
• keep busy around the registers when you are not ringing.
• process merchandise returns as needed.

• walking – frequent – flat surfaces from point to point.
• standing – constant – all work performed on feet.
• stooping – frequent – to pick up cartons at floor level.
• reaching – frequent – to a height of 6 feet.
• lifting – frequent – up to 60 lbs., up to 500 repetitions per hour to a height of 4 feet (top of register); must be able to lift up to 25 pounds comfortably.
• hand dexterity – frequent – must be able to use at least one hand to operate the register and complete paperwork.
• pushing/pulling – frequent – move hand jacks from place to place.
• carrying – frequent – up to 50 lbs., up to 10 feet, occasionally more.
• climbing – infrequent – stairs in storage rooms; ladders.
• vision – constant – read labels, recognize boxes, safety in working.
• hearing – constant – safety signals.

bellmore home center, inc. D/b/a costello's ace hardware is an equal opportunity employer.