Store Associate - Sales

Forge & Build is searching for a Store Associate - Retail Sales for the Company's Forge and Build location in Emmetsburg, IA. 

EquipmentShare is dedicated to creating a connected job site for the modern contractor. We deliver user-friendly technology solutions that help contractors maximize their equipment uptime, reduce risk exposure and increase productivity. EquipmentShare's product offerings include an improved equipment rental experience, fleet tracking and asset management software, hardware security solutions and predictive service and maintenance applications.

EquipmentShare is the fastest-growing, independently owned construction equipment rental company in the country. We serve dozens of markets across the U.S. and are on track to create a national footprint in every major market in the country by the end of 2023. Our branch locations are equipped with a broad range of construction equipment, ranging from 150-foot telescopic booms to large track excavators. 

EquipmentShare's rapid growth goes beyond meeting a demand for equipment rentals in booming new markets. Instead, our mission begins with our rental product, and it's a testimony to our ability to improve industry standards and better serve the customer. Our expansion and customer retention is a validation of strong contractor demand for the smart jobsite technology we've built into our rental fleet. And it's just the beginning of our journey to establishing a global presence. 

The EquipmentShare team is a close-knit group of professionals who all share an interest in providing a service and product that improve our customer's experience. Above all, we care about building something people want, and the only way to do that is by assembling a skilled, passionate and talented team. Our mission is to improve productivity and efficiency throughout the entire construction industry, and our people are how we make achieving that goal possible.

We're seeking a Retail Sales Associate who loves a challenge and wants the opportunity to grow with a fast-paced company. Industry competitors often have layers of tenured management that create barriers to career advancement. The opportunity for career growth is unparalleled at EquipmentShare, where you'll find no shortage of challenging yet fulfilling work, chances to build new skills and supportive teammates who will push you to achieve your best.

The Sales Associate will assist in providing top notch customer service. All associates participate the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, cleaning, merchandising and overall store cleanliness
• Maintain a friendly helpful attitude 
• Assist customers in solving their problems
• Maintain a positive, professional and safe environment at all times
• Maintain strong product knowledge
• Provide outstanding customer service and sales
• Enter transactions and operate cash register
• Assist in keeping the sales floor clean and orderly, including signage and bintags
• Ordering and maintaining items in store
  

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that's long been resistant to change. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and fellow employees
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Former retail or trade (ex: building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) experience preferred
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing required

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance and medical coverage benefits
• 401(k) 
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home through EquipmentCare
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars, continued education 

Since our founding in 2015, we've had nationwide growth-and we're not stopping anytime soon. Ready to invest in our mission, invest in yourself and discover a better place to work? Then we'd love to meet you. Apply today.

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V