Full Time Department Specialist (Store 196 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)

About Ace Retail HoldingsAce Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and ExcellenceGeneral Job SummaryThe Department Specialists will maintain a proper in-stock level of merchandise and strive for product knowledge in all areas of the store to enhance customer service. Department Specialists will also assist in maintaining clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCustomer ServiceProject a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.Proactively assist customers in solving problems.Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.Project a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.Possess good product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.Store OperationsResponsible for cycle counting and maintaining desirable inventory level in assigned department(s).Work with management staff to ensure preventative maintenance and repairs are completed in order to maximize and protect all physical assets (i.e. building, fixtures and equipment).Ensure accurate receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise in assigned department(s).Responsible for maintenance of back stock levels in assigned department(s).Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area, especially in assigned department(s).Assist with overall maintenance of the store.Ensure that weekly price changes are done in assigned department(s).Ensure that monthly cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed in assigned department(s).Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor including end caps and ad merchandise.Assist with merchandise resets throughout store, especially in assigned department(s).Ensure signage is current in assigned department(s).Operate forklift with proper training.Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.Participate in store meetings.Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales ideas to General Manager.Be professional in appearance and actions.Perform all other duties as assigned.Other Essential RequirementsAbility to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:SERVICE Amaze our customers, our associates and our communities by delivering on our helpful promise.PASSION Showing our love for the work we do, our customers, and our associates.RESPECT A humble appreciation that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and better company and that every person is unique and valued.INTEGRITY An authentic commitment to moral and ethical behavior.TEAMWORK Together we can achieve extraordinary things.EXCELLENCE A disciplined approach to achieve outstanding results through continuous improvement.Minimum Skills, Requirements and QualificationsHigh School or GED equivalent.Floor sales and/or replenishment experience in a retail environment preferred.Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.Compensation DetailsStarting at $17.00 per hourFor a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts:Create Job AlertEqual Opportunity EmployerWestlake Ace Hardware is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesRetail

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