Full-Time Sales Associate with Keys (Hiring Immediately)

Great Lakes Ace
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-Time Sales Associate with Keys

Location: Store 18427 - Grand Rapids, MI
Requisition ID: REQ-26496
Job Type: Full time

Description:

About Ace Retail Group

Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG 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 founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of the Sales Associate position are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales, merchandise product, own assigned departments and support the store management team. The Temporary Key Carrier is responsible for the overall direction of store associates and coordination of store operations in the absence of the Store or Assistant Management staff. You will typically be utilized in this capacity to cover for vacation or illness.

Be steadfast in Great Lakes Ace Hardware’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values working to live the core values every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned as needed):

Greets all customers and assists in answering questions about merchandise and locating merchandising; uses The S.A.L.E.S. process to help customers find everything on their lists.

Completes all company and departmental paperwork accurately, including Price Change Bulletins, Operation Actions, Red Tags, and Bin Tags.

Receives, opens, and unpacks cartons or crates of merchandise, checking paperwork against items received when required, and replenishes stock when necessary.

Displays and maintains merchandise on end caps, shelves, counters or tables following company plan-o-gram, building displays when necessary to attract customers and promote sales within specified guidelines by your management team.

Maintains on-hand integrity through inventory adjustment reports including; cycle count, negative on-hand.

Follows the nightly maintenance checklist to ensure proper store recovery and cleanliness.

Maintains familiarity with new products and ad merchandise.

Has sound awareness of surroundings, customers, etc. and practices loss prevention techniques to minimize shoplifting losses.

Working knowledge of the tools available to operate the store; including, but not limited to: RF Gun, Back Office Procedures and the use of Store Opportunities.

Follows GLA policies and procedures for all transactions. Engages the customer to ensure they are receiving all the benefits of being an Ace Rewards member and actively seeking participation from them.

Must be able to communicate effectively, and work with colleagues and customers effectively and professionally.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with color matching and mixing paint

Assists and/or makes recommendations to customers in the service areas within the store including, but not limited to; chain, rope, key, and glass cutting, screen repair, and knife sharpening.

Operates cash register by scanning all merchandise, engaging the customer through suggestive selling, proper tendering of each transaction, and thanking the customer for shopping at GLA.

Adhere to all company policies.

Participates in periodic team meetings.

A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required along with the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

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Compensation Details

$13.00 per hour

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group 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.

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Posted 2026-04-08

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