Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Charleston, SC

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 combines customer service with merchandise assistance, including helping customers locate and select products, answering questions, occasionally loading merchandise, and ensuring customer needs are met. Associates work in a department determined by store hiring needs and their 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. The role involves listening and responding to customers, organizing and replenishing merchandise, accurately processing orders and deliveries, and preparing products for customers when needed. Responsibilities vary by department. The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, exposure to noise and moving equipment, and physical tasks such as prolonged standing or sitting and lifting merchandise. Travel is not regularly required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may occur.

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.
Follow lifting guidelines that limit single lifts 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.
Military or veteran background; Lowe’s strongly 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 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.
Occasionally load merchandise.
Complete other duties as assigned.