Store Associate

Company: American Sale
Location: Cicero
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Store Associate

American Sale: Unlock Your Potential: Build Your Career Path with Us!

At American Sale, we believe in nurturing talent from within, offering a clear path to advancement whether you re aiming for a commission-based role, a salaried position, or a management career. We offer real life skills that you can carry with you for a life time. You ll have the chance to collaborate with experienced professionals who will mentor you and help you leverage the latest technology to excel in your role. Our new and promoted managers receive competitive compensation that reflects their experience and achievements. Additionally, we set ambitious yet attainable sales and financial goals for each location, making our commission and bonus structures both appealing and rewarding. Join us and take the next step in your career with a company that values your growth and success.

Store Associate:

• Excellent attendance and punctuality
  
• Provide outstanding customer service.
  
• Answer phone with proper etiquette and message handling
  
• Process sales transactions accurately (cash, check, credit cards, etc.).
  
• Stay informed about product details, promotions, and advertisements.
  
• Adapt to changing business demands.
  
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
  
• Efficiently manage inventory and replenish stock.
  
• Assemble merchandise and maintain displays.
  
• Perform water testing for pool and spa customers.
  
• Maintain accurate records of pickups and deliveries.
  
• Organize the warehouse and maintain orderliness.
  
• Ensure order accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Operate warehouse equipment (stock pickers, pallet jacks).
  Physical Demands:
  
  • Regularly talk and hear while performing job duties.
    
  • Actively stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch.
    
  • Frequently lift and move items (sometimes over 50 pounds).
    
  • Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
    
  • Visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate pool and spa equipment, and read technical information.
    
  • Potential exposure to safety and health hazards related to pool and spa operation and chemicals.
    Expected Working Hours:
    
    • Day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required. Store Hours:
      
    • Monday through Friday 10am - 7pm.
      
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am 6pm
      Travel:
      
      • Occasional travel between stores, the Corporate Office, and customer locations.
        Getting to Know American Sale
        
        At American Sale, our unwavering mission is to enrich the lives of our customers by providing products that enhance their everyday experiences. Whether it s creating cherished memories with family and friends or finding moments of relaxation and well-being, we re here to make every day better.
        
        Our Unique Blend: Selection, Service, and Price
        
        • Selection: We curate a diverse range of products that cater to a home's needs. From outdoor furniture to indoor gaming, pool essentials to holiday decor, and the best Christmas selection in the Midwest.
          
        • Service: Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional service. We listen, empathize, and ensure our customers' satisfaction. The customers happiness is our number one priority.
          
        • Price: Quality doesn t have to break the bank. We offer competitive prices without compromising on excellence.
          A Legacy of Family Values
          
          • As a family-owned and operated company spanning six decades, we understand the importance of trust, integrity, and lasting relationships.
            
          • Our commitment to our shoppers extends beyond transactions; it s about building a community of return customers.
            Embracing Change and Innovation
            
            • We thrive on evolution. Trends shift, technology advances, and we adapt. Our passion for innovation keeps us at the forefront of the market.
              
            • From classic favorites to cutting-edge solutions, we re here to enhance your lifestyle.
              More of what we offer
              Full time employees qualify for:
              
              • Healthcare, Dental, Vision and various other offerings including 401K with company match
                
              • Blue Cross Blue Shield 360 Discount Program
                All Employees Qualify for:
                
                • ADP Life Style Discounts on entrainment, Pet insurance, and more!
                  
                • Paid Time off
                  
                • Employee Discounts
                  
                • Pay as you work options
                  
                • We promote from within. Whether you are looking for a commission-based, salary, or management position we can get you there!
                  
                • The opportunity to work with seasoned professionals to guide and mentor your career and use the latest technology offered!
                  
                • New managers are compensated based on experience level and record of accomplishment.
                  
                • Company sets the sales and financial goals for each location commission and bonus are attainable and appealing.
                  Remember, your commitment to exceptional service makes a difference in every customer interaction.
                  
                  Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
                  
                  American Sale is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Keywords: American Sale, Cicero , Store Associate, Hospitality & Tourism , Cicero, Illinois