Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening
About The Position
The Sales Associate helps customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe’s and assists them with home improvement needs. Associates welcome customers, help identify and select products and services, answer questions, organize merchandise, and may occasionally load merchandise. The role is assigned to a department according to hiring needs and skillsets, such as Building Materials, Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Daily responsibilities can vary by department, and associates may cross-train in other store areas. The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in variable weather, exposure to differing temperatures and moisture, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates follow lifting guidelines, use powered equipment only as required and with appropriate training or help, and may occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores.
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 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, handle, and select merchandise and services.
- 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-train in other store areas to support customer service.
- Prepare merchandise for customers, such as tinting or 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
- Multiple health insurance options.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 10% Associate Discount.
- Track to the Trades program.
- Flexible schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
