Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Ames, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you provide friendly, professional customer service and help shoppers find products and services for home improvement projects. You listen to customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and ensure their needs are met. Most of the work involves assisting customers and organizing merchandise, with daily tasks varying by department. Associates may work in 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 include occasional merchandise loading and travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and involve varying weather, noise, and moving equipment.

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 and professional service.
• Help customers locate, select, and handle merchandise.
• Replenish shelves by identifying empty areas and down stocking merchandise.
• Process orders and deliveries accurately and on time.
• Cross-functionally train in other store areas to support 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.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 10% Associate Discount.
• Track to the Trades program.
• Competitive pay.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

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