Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you welcome customers and help them find the right products and services for their home improvement needs. You listen to customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and make sure their needs are met. You may occasionally load merchandise and prepare products to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates work in a department assigned according to hiring needs and skillsets. Possible departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. Daily responsibilities may vary by department. The role does not require regular travel, although occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Work may take place indoors and outdoors and may involve varying climates, noise, moving or shaking objects, and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines and use powered equipment 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.
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; Lowe’s encourages military and veteran talent to apply.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Help customers locate, select, 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 support 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.
- Health insurance options.
- Tuition assistance and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
- 401(k) retirement account with company match.
- Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broad discount platform.
- Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
- Health, 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 accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program with concierge and 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, and grant awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
