Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowes•Kingsport, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you combine customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping and solve their home improvement challenges. You welcome customers, help them find appropriate products and services, select and handle merchandise, and ensure their needs are met. The role is assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets: Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. The work includes listening and responding to customers, answering questions, organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, and preparing products for customers where applicable. Associates may also cross-train in other store areas. Department duties and environmental conditions may vary. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to varied or extreme weather, noise, and moving or shaking equipment. Regular travel is not 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 to perform the job.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines: single lifts are limited to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Use powered equipment as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

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 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.