Retail Sales Associate

Company Overview: Knecht Home Center of Spearfish, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: As a Retail Sales Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and maintaining customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for assisting customers in locating and purchasing building materials, as well as providing product information and recommendations.

Pay for this Role: $16.00 Depending on Experience

• Understand customer needs and provide appropriate product recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and organized store appearance
• Receive, stock, and price merchandise according to company standards
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns in a timely and efficient manner
• Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge to effectively assist customers
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services

• Construction experience or construction sales experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Friendly outgoing personality
• Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly
• Self motivated and punctual
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Detail oriented

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 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) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider 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.