Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find products and services for their home improvement needs. The role involves listening to customers, answering questions, locating and selecting merchandise, and ensuring customer needs are met. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and spend time organizing and replenishing products. Daily duties 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. The position may involve preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates may cross-train in other store areas and may occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and involve varying climates, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use powered equipment as required, and obtain proper training or assistance.
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.
- Military or veteran background.
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 down-stocking supplies.
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance options.
- Tuition assistance and other education support programs, including trade skills scholarships.
- 401(k) retirement account with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
- 10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broad discount platform.
- Flexible schedules.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off, which may include vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program with concierge and work/life services and no-cost counseling.
- Maternity and parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Business Travel Accident insurance.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Potential discretionary annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, based on eligibility.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
