Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Elkin, NC

7d

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you provide friendly, professional customer service and help customers find products and services for their home improvement needs. You welcome customers, answer questions, assist with product selection and merchandise handling, and help ensure their needs are met. Most of the role involves listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, though daily tasks vary by department.

Associates work in a department determined by hiring needs and skillsets. Departments may include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. The role may involve preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, processing orders and deliveries, replenishing shelves, and occasionally loading merchandise. The position does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.

Work conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor weather, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines; single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
• At least 6 months of experience using common retail technology, such as smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or over 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Certification in a trade related to the department, such as hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, or lumber/building materials.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Help customers locate and handle merchandise.
• Down stock merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and replenishing supplies.
• Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
• Cross-functionally train in other store areas to help deliver customer service.
• Prepare department merchandise based on customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds.
• Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally load merchandise.
• Travel occasionally to meetings, training, or neighboring stores if needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and flexible schedules.
• Multiple health insurance options.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 10% Associate Discount.
• Track to the Trades program to learn trade skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed