Customer Service Specialist

Sherwin-Williams • Mobile, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Specialist supports the success of a Sherwin-Williams retail store by assisting wholesale and retail customers, identifying their needs, answering questions about products, and recommending suitable solutions. The role is expected to resolve customer concerns promptly, maintain product knowledge and the store’s visual standards, and deliver excellent service while meeting sales goals. The position is at Store #2316, 1904 Government St., Mobile, Alabama 36606. Duties involve customer contact, including possible contact with minors, and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuable items. The company states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, vendors, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve materials from shelves and floor stacks and frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• Must be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in delivery, retail, or customer service.
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products.
• Previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining their needs and presenting appropriate products and services.
• Build productive, trust-based relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Process sales transactions accurately and consistently with policies and procedures.
• Follow and achieve monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals.
• Maintain precise work order files and formulas.
• Pull appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse.
• Tint and mix products to customer specifications as needed.
• Stock shelves and set up displays.
• Clean store equipment.
• Load and unload delivery trucks.
• Assist with deliveries as needed.
• Maintain assigned areas in an in-stock and presentable condition.
• Stay knowledgeable about products and discuss available options.
• Comply with inventory control procedures.
• Suggest ways to improve sales.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, connection, retirement, health care, and daily commuting; specific offerings depend on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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