At Hortons Home Lighting in Chicagoland, we’re always looking for passionate and experienced individuals to join our lighting and hardware teams. If you’re looking for a new career in the lighting industry or hardware industry, contact us at jobs@hortonshome.com for available positions or fill out an Applicant Interest Form.
Retail Sales Associate - Part-Time
Horton’s Home Lighting is looking for outgoing, personable, and motivated Retail Sales Associates to join our team at our La Grange showroom. This role focuses on assisting customers with our seasonal merchandise and lighting displays while delivering an exceptional in-store experience.
If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in home décor, and want to learn in a beautiful retail environment, this is a great opportunity to grow with one of the premier lighting showrooms in the Western Suburbs.
Responsibilities
• Greet and assist customers shopping seasonal décor and lighting.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service and product guidance.
• Maintain attractive front-of-store displays and merchandising.
• Learn product features and support the team in delivering a great shopping experience.
Qualifications
• Retail or sales experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Interest in home décor, seasonal merchandise, and lighting.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented work ethic.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
What We Offer
• Paid training on our products and showroom sales process.
• Beautiful showroom environment with high-quality merchandise.
• Part-time role with hourly pay structure.
• Long-term opportunity with room to grow (not a seasonal position).
Ace Hardware Sales Associate - Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities
Hortons Ace Hardware is looking for friendly, motivated Sales Associates to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and being part of a community-focused business, we’d love to meet you. At Ace, we’re more than a hardware store—we’re neighbors helping neighbors.
Our Sales Associates don’t just sell products—they help customers solve problems. In this role, you’ll assist customers throughout the store while supporting daily store operations including stocking, merchandising, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service
- Greet customers warmly and assist them throughout the store
- Help customers find solutions for home improvement and hardware projects
- Deliver personalized service with the goal of “Amazing Every Customer, Every Time”
- Maintain strong knowledge of store products and layout
- Handle customer questions and escalate concerns to management when needed
- Answer store phones and pages promptly and courteously
Store Operations
- Receive, check in, and stock merchandise
- Maintain organized shelves, displays, and back stock areas
- Assist with merchandising, seasonal resets, and promotional displays
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized sales floor and stockroom
- Ensure signage and pricing are accurate
- Participate in team meetings and support store initiatives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Retail, hardware, or trade experience helpful but not required
- Friendly, outgoing personality and strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to learn about hardware products and home improvement solutions
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry merchandise up to 50 lbs
What We Offer
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to learn valuable home improvement and hardware knowledge
- Be part of a long-standing local business serving the community
About Us
Hortons Home Lighting & Ace Hardware is independently owned and part of a worldwide community of over 5,000 Ace retail stores committed to winning customers through legendary customer service. Hortons of LaGrange has been serving the community for over 125 years and we pride ourselves on creating a superior client experience from the way our stores are merchandised, to the products we carry, and most importantly, the service we provide to each and every person who walks through the door. Here at Hortons our sales associates exemplify the foundation of our service to each customer as they enter and leave the store.
Consider joining the Hortons team where our friendly atmosphere, competitive wages, merchandise discounts, flexible schedules and a positive management team are just a few of the advantages we offer. This is not a seasonal position. Sales associates need flexibility to work days, evenings and weekend shifts.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount