Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe's and helps them find the products and services they need for home improvement projects. The role focuses on friendly, professional customer service, answering questions, helping customers locate and select merchandise, and ensuring their needs are met. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and spend time organizing and replenishing products. Daily responsibilities vary by department, with assignments based on hiring needs and skillsets. Departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. Associates may prepare merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The role may require prolonged standing or sitting, lifting merchandise, working inside or outside in varying weather conditions, and exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Travel is not regularly required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.
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 for the job.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 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.
- Assist customers with locating and handling 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 merchandise in the department 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 and help ensure customer needs are met.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Tuition assistance and education support programs, including trade skills scholarships
- 401(k) retirement account with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility-based)
- 10% Associate Discount and broad discount platform
- Flexible schedules
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling
- Business Travel Accident insurance
- Maternity and parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discretionary annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
