Sales Floor Dept Supervisor - Paint - Electric - Plumbing

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Norwich, NY

13d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Floor Department Supervisor leads and enables a team of associates to deliver a strong customer experience. The role includes coaching and training associates, delegating and following up on daily tasks, managing performance, and ensuring adequate department coverage. Supervisors handle customer-facing activities such as greeting customers, clarifying needs, identifying solutions, and closing sales, along with non-customer-facing work such as down stocking, inventory management, and area recovery. They also support store safety by conducting safety walks, reporting hazards, and reinforcing safety and lifting directions. The supervisor works with leaders to identify approaches and behaviors that meet sales and service objectives, then communicates best practices to the team to encourage customer-focused behavior and goal attainment. The role may involve supervising associates in other departments as needed, requiring broad product knowledge and the ability to engage associates and customers across departments. The supervisor communicates concerns, issues, praise, and morale upward to management. They may occasionally open or close the store or serve as manager-on-duty. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. This is an hourly, full-time position generally scheduled for 39 to 40 hours per week; additional hours may be required based on store needs. Morning, afternoon, and evening availability is required on any day of the week. The pay range is $22.90 to $23.80 per hour. Starting pay may vary based on factors including position, location, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of retail experience, or 5 years of retail experience.
1 year of customer service experience.
1 year of experience supporting the unique needs of Pro customers for a Pro Department Supervisor.
Experience providing direction or supervision to teams, with or without direct-report responsibility.
Experience supporting or participating in training, mentoring, and developing associates.
Experience working cross-functionally.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to obtain sales-related licensure or registration as may be required by law.
Availability for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts any day of the week.
Physical ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, sitting, and other necessary activities.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance; may lift more than 25 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

3 years of retail customer service experience.
3 years of experience supporting the unique needs of Pro customers for a Pro Department Supervisor.
Experience in a leadership role with direct-report responsibility.
Experience in the home improvement retail sector.
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
Experience in a key-carrying role with manager-on-duty responsibilities.
Experience using store computer systems, including Project Tool, Genesis, Sterling, M2O, or Thin Client.

Responsibilities

Lead and enable associates to deliver the best possible customer experience.
Coach and train associates, delegate work, follow up on daily tasks, manage performance, and ensure adequate department coverage.
Support customer-facing activities, including greeting customers, clarifying needs, identifying solutions, and closing sales.
Support down stocking, inventory management, area recovery, and merchandising decisions.
Promote store safety by conducting safety walks, reporting hazards, monitoring use of store power equipment, and coaching employees on safe behaviors and lifting techniques.
Work with leaders to identify approaches and behaviors that meet sales and service objectives and communicate best practices to the team.
Supervise associates in other departments as needed to meet store demands.
Communicate concerns, issues, praise, and morale to management.
Occasionally open or close the store or serve as manager-on-duty.
Travel occasionally to meetings, training, or neighboring stores as needed.

Benefits

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.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling.
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships.
Business travel accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Associate discount and broad discount platform.
Other discretionary benefits, based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan and/or deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.
Wellness programs.
Learning and development opportunities.