Plumbing And Electric Sales Asoociate

Our superb starting pay of $21.00 per hour is the highest in the industry.

• full time employees being eligible for HMO Health Care Coverage with 75% of the premium paid for by the company.
• Dental coverage of $1800 yearly,
• Section 125 deductions for uncovered medical and child care expenses
• employer sponsored life insurance
• a 401k plan with employer match (up to $3,000 yearly)
• an employee discount amounting to cost-plus only 10%
• paid vacation, holiday & sick time
• Opportunity for $500.00 employee referral bonuses.

• Greeting and assisting customers
• Keeping the selling floor stocked and organized
• Upselling and cross-selling

We are looking for a qualified retail sales representative to provide our customers with outstanding service and make sure all their needs are met.

A good job candidate is a person with strong communication skills who knows how to delight customers and make them feel welcome and respected. A positive and friendly attitude is a must, as well as the ability to efficiently and effectively handle potential customer complaints and refunds. A good retail sales representative must ensure that every customer leaves our store satisfied and wants to come back again.

A qualified candidate must also have excellent product knowledge, and ensure the selling floor is always fully stocked and organized.

• Greeting customers
• Helping customers find what they are looking for
• Introducing customers to new products
• Informing customers about sales, discounts, and promotions
• Upselling and cross-selling products when appropriate
• Answering questions about products or services
• Stocking and organizing product racks
• Coordinating with team members for outstanding customer service

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience as a retail sales representative or similar role is a plus
• Familiarity with visual merchandising
• Ability to stock and restock shelves
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good organization skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Ability to successfully work in a team

The Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center is the premier home Center in the Santa Barbara area. We are family owned and have been in business for over half a century. In 2017 we were recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times as Santa Barbara County's Business of the year. We are were also honored by Ace Hardware Corporation for being the #1 volume purchasing store out of over 4,400 Ace Stores nationwide.

Being a premiere destination for the Santa Barbara community, especially on weekends, most starting positions do require working Saturdays and Sundays.