Retail Store Associate (Bilingual in Spanish rerquired)

Sherwin-Williams•Spokane, WA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Store Associate supports the success of the retail store by helping wholesale and retail customers identify their needs, answering questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommending appropriate solutions. The associate resolves customer concerns, maintains knowledge of product features, and helps maintain the quality and visual standards of the products and store. The role focuses on excellent customer service while consistently meeting sales goals. This is a part-time position at Store #703565, 5815 East Sprague, Spokane, WA 99212, paying $17.50 per hour. The position involves customer contact, which may include minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. A criminal-history review is required to protect the business, its operations and 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 requiring employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish.
Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Must be willing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
At least a 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.

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 in accordance 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.
Remain knowledgeable about products offered and discuss available options.
Comply with inventory-control procedures.
Suggest ways to improve sales.