Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Closing

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Laurel, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate serves customers at Lowe’s by providing friendly, professional assistance with home improvement products and services. The associate welcomes customers, helps them locate and select merchandise, answers questions, and guides them through shopping or checkout. The role also involves organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, and preparing products to meet customer needs. Associates may work in different store departments according to hiring needs and skills, and may cross-train in other areas. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather, noise, and moving equipment.

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and deliver friendly and professional customer service.
Assist customers with locating and handling 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 areas of the store to help deliver customer service.
Prepare merchandise based on 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.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally to meetings, training, or neighboring stores if needed.