Knecht Home Center of Canon City, a Mead Lumber Company, Inc. is a leading provider of products to professional contractors, construction builders and remodelers. We have 54 locations across 9 Midwestern states. As 100% employee-owned, we continue to grow and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to grow their career.
As a Hardware Sales Associate, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and driving sales in our hardware department. This role requires a strong knowledge of hardware products and the ability to build relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Greet customers and assist them in finding the right products for their needs
- Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, offering product recommendations and demonstrating product features
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of all hardware products and their uses
- Keep shelves and displays fully stocked and organized
- Operate cash register and handle financial transactions accurately
- Proactively engage with customers to generate sales and meet sales targets
- Handle customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Collaborate with team members to achieve department and company goals
- Stay updated on industry trends and new products
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Construction experience or Construction sales experience preferred.
- Must maintain a valid drivers license.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions
- Friendly outgoing personality
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Self motivated and punctual
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Merchandise Discounts
Company Values
The company has six core values that are essential to achieving its business objectives and overall mission. Employees are expected to live these values in their daily job performance, work behaviors, business relationships, customer interactions, financial expenditures, and decision-making.
- Put People First
- Think Like an Owner
- Integrity
- Invest Where you Live
- Unmatched Customer Service
- Continuous Improvement
Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.