Your Responsibilities and Requirements
Van Marcke Trade Supply is committed to creating the most convenient plumbing supply experience possible. With dozens of locations and a self-service shopping experience, we can help you save time and money when purchasing all your plumbing products. We also provide many added services to increase brand recall with your customers, and to ensure you have the products you need, when and where you need them.
Working as an Ace Hardware Sales Associate is rewarding and engaging. You are responsible for coming to work as a friendly associate ensuring each customer receives amazing service following the Van Marcke standards. Aiding customers by answering any questions they may have and helping them locate the merchandise they are looking for. Assisting in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly store.
What you’ll do
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Possess 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.
- Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
- Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
- Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
- Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
- Possible key holder duties.
- All other duties within the store as trained and directed by the store manager or upper management.
What you’ll need
- Education/Training: High School degree, some college preferred.
- Previous experience in a retail environment either in sales or merchandising roles.
- Possess product knowledge of hardware-related and/or plumbing products along with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekday and weekend shifts to meet the needs of the business.
- Ability to travel to other store locations if needed.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 40 pounds frequently to load and unload customer orders.
Please Note: This job ad is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, schedules, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Van Marcke Trade Supply
Van Marcke Trade Supply is a leading wholesale plumbing supply company that has been serving the industry for over 90 years. Our roots trace back to 1929 when founder Raymond Van Marcke started this company in Kortrijk, Belgium. Today, we've grown into a nationwide company with over 25 store locations across the United States. We're dedicated to providing our customers with the best products, services, and expertise in the plumbing supply industry.
We believe in investing in our team members and providing ongoing training and development to help you advance your career. We're also committed to promoting from within, so you can grow and succeed with us. At Van Marcke Trade Supply, you'll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers.
At Van Marcke, you'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team that's dedicated to making a difference in the plumbing supply industry. Join us today and discover your path to success!
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college
- Previous retail sales or merchandising experience
- Product knowledge of hardware and plumbing or willingness to learn
- Friendly, outgoing demeanor and strong customer service skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends
- Ability to travel to other store locations if needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift 40 pounds
What We Do
Van Marcke Trade Supply is a leading wholesale plumbing supply company with roots dating back to 1929 in Belgium. The company provides a wide range of products, including plumbing materials, tools, fittings, water heaters, and heating installations. With over 25 locations across the United States, they are dedicated to serving professional plumbers and customers with high-quality products, competitive pricing, and expert service in the plumbing and sanitary industry.
