Full Time - Sales Associate - Paint - Closing
About The Position
The Sales Associate in Paint welcomes Lowe’s customers and helps them find suitable products and services for their home improvement needs. The role provides friendly, professional customer service, answers questions, helps customers locate and select merchandise, and supports customers through shopping or checkout. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and help ensure customers receive their orders accurately and on time. The work includes organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, and preparing department merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint. Associates may cross-train in other store areas and perform other duties as assigned. Department assignments are based on store hiring needs and associate skillsets. The role may involve working indoors and outdoors in changing weather and climate conditions, exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment, and prolonged standing, sitting, or other activities needed to perform the work. Occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed, but regular travel is not required. Associates must follow lifting guidelines: single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed; powered equipment should be used as required with proper training or assistance.
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.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Help customers locate, select, 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 deliver customer service.
- Prepare department merchandise based on customer needs, including tinting and mixing paint.
- Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
- Occasionally load merchandise.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
- 401(k) retirement account with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 10% associate discount and broader discount platform
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee Assistance Program with work/life services and no-cost counseling
- Business Travel Accident insurance
- Maternity and parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Potential annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, based on eligibility
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
