Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Wise, VA

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate combines customer service skills with care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. The role welcomes customers, helps them find products and services for home improvement needs, answers questions, assists with product selection and handling, and helps ensure customer needs are met. Most of the time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; daily responsibilities vary by department. Associates work in a department assigned 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 may involve occasional merchandise loading and preparation of products to meet customer needs. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed, and powered equipment should be used as required with 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 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, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed.

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.
Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
Cross-functionally train in other store areas to help provide customer service.
Prepare merchandise for customers, 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.
Occasionally load merchandise and ensure customer needs are met.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally to meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores if needed.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options.
Tuition assistance and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
10% Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform.
Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Employee Assistance Program with concierge services, work/life services, and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Other discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.
Wellness programs.
Parental and family-building benefits.