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Ace Hardware

Sales Associate

Harvest, AL

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

General Summary The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

ITSugar LLC

Sales Associate

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$13 - $17.75/hr

The Retail Sales Associate oversees setting up a great store experience for all customers by ... Merchandise displays to visual guidelines. * Assist in the set-up of special events and promotions.

ITSUGAR LLC

Sales Associate

Huntsville, AL

$13 - $17.75/hr

The Retail Sales Associate oversees setting up a great store experience for all customers by ... Merchandise displays to visual guidelines. * Assist in the set-up of special events and promotions.

It'Sugar LLC

Sales Associate

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$12.50/hr

The Retail Sales Associate oversees setting up a great store experience for all customers by ... Merchandise displays to visual guidelines. * Assist in the set-up of special events and promotions.

BoxLunch & Hot Topic

Sales Associate

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

We're on the search for a Sales Associate that will help lead our civic minded, pop culture driven ... and curbside pickup Assist with planogram changes including store map, wall, fixture ...

BoxLunch & Hot Topic

Sales Associate

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

We're on the search for a Sales Associate that will help lead our civic minded, pop culture driven ... and curbside pickup Assist with planogram changes including store map, wall, fixture ...

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How much do assistant sales associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant sales associate in Decatur, AL is $16.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Sales Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Sales Associate, you need strong interpersonal skills, basic sales knowledge, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service orientation, and teamwork are vital soft skills that set top performers apart. These abilities ensure efficient sales operations, positive customer experiences, and effective support for the sales team.

How do Assistant Sales Associates typically collaborate with senior sales staff to achieve team targets?

Assistant Sales Associates often work closely with senior sales staff by supporting lead generation, preparing client materials, and assisting with administrative tasks. They may help organize client meetings, update sales databases, and follow up on customer inquiries, ensuring smooth communication within the team. This collaboration provides valuable exposure to advanced sales strategies and helps build essential skills for career advancement in sales.

What does an Assistant Sales Associate do?

An Assistant Sales Associate supports the sales team by helping customers, maintaining store displays, and processing transactions. Their duties often include greeting shoppers, answering questions about products, stocking shelves, and assisting with inventory management. They play a key role in ensuring customers have a positive shopping experience and may also handle basic administrative tasks related to sales. This position is often entry-level and provides valuable experience for those interested in a sales career.

What do you do as a sales assistant?

A sales assistant helps customers by answering questions, providing product information, and assisting with purchases. They may also restock shelves, organize displays, and process transactions using cash registers or point-of-sale systems. Good communication skills and product knowledge are important for this role.

What is the difference between Assistant Sales Associate vs Sales Associate?

AspectAssistant Sales AssociateSales Associate
ResponsibilitiesSupports sales team, assists customers, handles basic inquiriesEngages directly with customers, promotes products, closes sales
Required SkillsCustomer service, communication, basic product knowledgeSales techniques, product expertise, negotiation skills
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, showrooms, customer service settingsRetail stores, sales floors, customer-facing roles
QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, some experience preferredHigh school diploma, prior sales experience often preferred

While both roles involve customer interaction in retail settings, an Assistant Sales Associate primarily supports the sales team and handles basic customer inquiries, whereas a Sales Associate actively engages in selling products and closing sales. The roles often overlap, but the Sales Associate typically has more direct sales responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Sales Associate job openings in Decatur, AL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 41% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,624 per year, or $16.2 per hour.
Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Ace Hardware

Harvest, AL

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation.  The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling.  Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control

over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.

General Summary

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness.

The Sales Associate MUST learn Department Operations and answer customers questions regarding STIHL, Grills, and Paint. Online testing will be available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service:

•              Provide a positive representation of Harvest Ace Hardware.

•              Proactively assist customers in solving problems.

•              Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.

•              Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.

•              Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.

•              Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.

•              Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.

•              Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

Store Operations

•              Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.

•              Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.

•              Assist with maintaining back stock levels.

•              Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.

•              Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.

•              Assist with merchandise resets through the store.

•              Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.

•              Ensure signage is current throughout the store.

•              Operate forklift with proper training.

•              Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.

•              Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.

•              Participate in store meetings.

•              Be professional in appearance and actions.

•              Perform all other duties as assigned.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

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In July of 2020, The Helpful Hardware Co. continued its pursuit of store acquisitions and purchased Ace Hardware Duncan in Goose Creek, SC. This 12,000 sqft store was the first of many store purchases of the new company. Not even a year following the purchase of Duncan, Indian Trail Hardware was purchased and converted to Ace Hardware Indian Trail in May 2021. Brookstone Ace Hardware and Southern Home & Garden were acquired toward the end of 2021. Ace Hardware Cordova was acquired in April 2022 and Westbury's Ace Hardware joined the chain of stores in December 2022, followed by Ace Hardware North Hall, Ace Hardware Bethlehem, and Ace Hardware Ladson in 2023. Totaling 18 locations in the Southeastern chain. Darin Workman, President and Co-Founder is partnered with investment firm JPB Partners out of Hanover, MD. JPB Partners provides The Helpful Hardware Co. funding for growth and oversight with a Board of Directors. With their support, The Helpful Hardware Co. continues to seek opportunities for growth and expansion in the Southeast. At The Helpful Hardware Co., we are extremely proud to be part of a tradition that dates back nearly 100 years. Today, we are stronger than ever. Our roots in the community are deep and our commitment to customer satisfaction is strong.

Industry

Hardware, plumbing and hvac wholesalers

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Cumming, GA, US

Year founded

2014

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