Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing
About The Position
The Sales Associate is a customer-facing role in Lowe's Building Materials department. The associate welcomes customers, helps them find and select products and services for home improvement projects, answers questions, and supports their shopping and checkout experience. The role also involves merchandise handling and replenishment, accurate order and delivery processing, and preparing products to meet customer needs. Associates may cross-train in other store areas and may occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Working conditions can include indoor and outdoor environments, variable weather and temperatures, noise, and moving or shaking equipment.
Requirements
- Six months of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
- Six 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
- Six 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.
- 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 cutting or bundling wood and cutting drywall.
- Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance options.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 10% Associate Discount.
- Track to the Trades program.
- Competitive pay.
- Flexible schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
