Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

Lowe's Home Centers • Hope Mills, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate works in the Building Materials department at Lowe’s, helping customers with their home improvement needs. The role combines customer service with product assistance: welcoming shoppers, answering questions, helping them locate and select merchandise, and ensuring their needs are met. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and prepare products for customers, such as cutting and bundling wood or cutting drywall. Daily duties vary by department and store needs. Associates may cross-train in other store areas and may occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and can involve variable weather, noise, and moving or shaking 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 role.
• 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 provide friendly, professional service.
• Help customers locate and handle 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-train in other store areas to help provide customer service.
• Prepare merchandise according to customer needs, such as cutting and bundling wood or cutting drywall.
• Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
• Occasionally load merchandise.
• 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