Full Time - Sales Associate - Electrical & Lighting - Opening

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Smithfield, NC

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About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate in the Electrical & Lighting department, you provide friendly, professional service and help customers find products and services for their home improvement needs. You welcome customers, answer questions, help locate and select merchandise, and may occasionally load merchandise. Most of your time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, with daily tasks varying by department and store needs. You may also be cross-functionally trained to help in other areas of the store.

The role may involve working inside and outside in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, and exposure to wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions. You may encounter constant or intermittent noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods vary by role, weight, and volume; single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with minimal team lifts beginning at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or help from a trained coworker. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.

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 to perform job duties.
• 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.

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 store areas to help deliver the best 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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