Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you combine strong customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping. You welcome customers, help them find and select products and services for home improvement projects, answer questions, and help ensure their needs are met. You may occasionally load merchandise and will spend much of your time listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise. Daily responsibilities vary by department. Associates are assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets, such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services.

The role does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to changing weather and temperatures, damp or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use powered equipment as required, and receive 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 for 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.
• Accurately process orders and deliveries so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
• Cross-functionally train in other store areas to help deliver customer service.
• Prepare merchandise according to 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.

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 for learning trade skills.

What This Job Offers

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