Field Store Associate

Sherwin-Williams•Lubbock, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Store Associate is primarily responsible for driving and increasing sales at Lowe’s stores. The role engages customers in the Paint and Pro departments, generates customer leads, implements sales and marketing programs, provides customer service, and manages merchandising. Associates are expected to support client satisfaction, stay current on product features, and maintain product quality and visual standards. The position is based at Lowe’s Store #271 in Lubbock, Texas, and is part-time, with weekday, afternoon, and weekend work. The schedule is based on business needs and may change. The role involves customer contact, potentially including minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other valuables. The company states that it reviews criminal history to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, 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 current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material 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.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent sales service and support high customer satisfaction.
Assist customers in person by determining their needs and presenting appropriate products and services.
Build productive relationships and trust with wholesale and retail customers.
Maintain Pro customer color files.
Tint and mix products to customer specifications as needed.
Maintain store appearance, inventory best practices, the color wall, and back stock.
Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations.
Facilitate customer connections between the Paint and Pro desks.
Provide in-store Pro Desk paint support for real-time customer needs, Lowe’s Pro Sales, paint program execution, and promotional events.
Promote and represent Sherwin-Williams and Valspar brand standards and product strengths to Lowe’s associates, customers, and contractors.
Follow and achieve monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals.
Assist Sales Representatives in generating sales leads by interacting with customers.
Train Lowe’s associates on product knowledge and application methods.
Complete eLearning modules.
Keep HR Cloud trainings current and compliant.