Associate Amherst, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3275+Sheridan+Dr.+Amherst+NY+USA+14226) Description Schedule:Full Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week) Availability:Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays Age Requirement:at least 16 years old (with working papers) Benefits:Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal; hours begin accruing on Day 1), Health Insurance (for Full Time Associates), Paid On-the-Job Training, Advancement Opportunities We believe in promoting from within, so no matter where you start as a member of the Valu Home Centers team, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement. All members of the Valu Home Centers team are hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic problem solvers. We believe that customer service is more than just an idea – it’s a culture! Our Sales Associates come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Flexible scheduling and competitive starting wages make these roles ideal for students, parents, retirees, busy people, and those looking for a change. You don’t need previous retail or hardware experience to be our ideal candidate, just come prepared with an excitement to learn and a drive for providing great customer service. Our paid, on-the-job training will empower you with all of the product knowledge and techniques you need to know. I will contribute to the success of my team by: + Staying engaged with current DIY trends to better serve our - customers + Helping to ensure that our store meets company merchandising and appearance standards + Acting on opportunities to help my fellow team members and set them up for success The skills I’m ready to bring to the table are: + The ability to provide a great customer service experience + Working collaboratively within a team environment + Being a ‘people-person’ and taking an active interest in our customers + Leading by example + Sincerely enjoying my interactions with customers + An unwavering positive attitude + The ability to create professional relationships with customers and team members + Excellent communication skills Some of the benefits I will enjoy include: + A competitive starting salary + Flexible scheduling with a great work/life balance + Paid on-the-job product knowledge and DIY technique training programs + Excellent opportunities for advancement determined by my abilities and achievements To set myself apart from other applicants, I should mention: + Any past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities + Home improvement and DIY knowledge Valu Home Centers is a family-owned company, with deep roots in the communities that we serve. When you join our team, you join our family. Since 1968, we have provided our customers with world-class customer service, and as a store representative you will help to uphold our legacy through personal and professional development. $15.00 - $17.25 per hour Requirements Sales Associate Duties/Responsibilities + Customer Service including carry-outs and assisting customers throughout the store + Climb store use ladders and place/retrieve merchandise on the top shelf of fixtures + Promote Best Rewards Program + Operate cash registers + Cut chain, cable, rope, tubing, glass, plexiglass, and carpet + Promote the “build the sale” concept + Maintain inventory by stocking shelves, downstocking/overstocking + Write up screen and glass repair, Rug Doctor rentals, and storm door installs + Cut keys + Maintain store appearance by sweeping, cleaning restrooms and straightening + Make labels and signs + Remove previous ads signs Saturday night and hang new ad signs on Sunday + Able to carry/ answer the phone (answer customer questions) + Lift up to 60 lbs unassisted + Work with the Associate trainer to gain product knowledge (Journey Map) + Dolphin use: make labels, check stock, and check price Additional Specialized Duties + Place ship to store and special orders for customers + Mix paint/stain + Receive/check in merchandise + Assist management in training new associates + Perform screen and glass repairs + Any other duties and responsibilities that management feels necessary Valu Home Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or arrest record. Salary Description $15.00 - $17.25 per hour