Retail Sales Associate - Hardware

About the role

North 40 Outfitters tells the story of the people of the Northwest – farmers, ranchers, barrel racers, river chasers – who are honest, helpful, and dedicated to their families, friends, and communities. Our values include embracing authenticity, encouraging transparency, promoting learning, building trust, earning respect, delivering value, and serving our customers. In Mead, WA, we are seeking a Full-Time Hardware Associate who will play a key role in the overall customer experience by providing outstanding customer service, generating sales and suggesting products, stocking and merchandising, maintaining a clean and organized department, and safeguarding company assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service
• Generate sales and suggest products
• Stock and merchandise
• Maintain a clean and organized department
• Safeguard company assets

Qualifications

• Willingness to share credit, work with others in a team environment, and define success collectively rather than individually
• General knowledge of hardware, plumbing and electrical merchandise
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable, and to perform well against the expectations of the role
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with individuals on a regular basis
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Previous merchandising experience is helpful
• Committed to supplying our North 40 guests with phenomenal customer service
• Ability to educate and assist customers on the brands that North 40 sells
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques
• Physical ability to lift and carry 0-25 lbs. continuously, 25-45 lbs. frequently, and 45-65 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 65 lbs.
• Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases and pallet jacks

Pay

Competitive wage range of $17.13‑$17.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Rewarding work environment
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) option
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee discount on all products North 40 sells

Schedule

Full‑time position requiring availability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Monday‑Saturday 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, including weekends and certain holidays, with flexibility based on business needs.