Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find products and services for home improvement projects. The role involves listening to customers, answering questions, assisting with product selection and merchandise, organizing and replenishing shelves, and ensuring customer needs are met. Associates work in a department assigned based on hiring needs and skillsets, such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Tools, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Duties may vary by department and may include preparing merchandise for customers, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, or cutting wood, drywall, and blinds. The position may also involve occasional merchandise loading and cross-functional training in other store areas. The role does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions can include indoor and outdoor environments, varying or extreme weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use team lifts when required, and use powered equipment with appropriate training or assistance.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience using a computer to input, access, modify, or output 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.
- Help customers locate and handle merchandise.
- Replenish merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and restocking them.
- Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
- Cross-functionally train in other store areas to support customer service.
- Prepare merchandise according to customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, or cutting wood, drywall, or blinds.
- Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance
- 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
- 401(k) retirement account with company match
- Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling
- Tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
- Maternity and parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Associate discount and broad discount platform
- Potential annual bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan enrollment, deferred compensation plan, and grant awards, based on eligibility
- Business Travel Accident insurance
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
