Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Lowes•Ware, MA

11d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing excellent customer service within a retail environment. The associate will engage with customers to understand their needs, assist them in product selection and purchase, and provide information about store programs, warranties, and product features. Responsibilities also include maintaining store standards, ensuring a safe work environment, and operating store equipment as needed. The position may involve cross-functional training in other store areas and requires vigilance regarding security and loss prevention.

Requirements

Less than 1 Year Experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information
Less than 1 Year Experience using common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets
Less than 1 Year Retail experience, performing tasks such as: identifying and selling products based on customer needs; explaining warranties, product features, and benefits; assisting customers in locating products; building customer relationships; identifying and resolving customer issues; zone recovery; and housekeeping
Ability to obtain sales related licensure or registration as may be required by law

Responsibilities

Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and associate questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
Writes customer contracts and invoices for equipment rental and tool repairs (Tool Rental Department)
Cross-functionally trains in other areas of the store to help deliver the best customer service
Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler, tool rentals)

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
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 for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Annual bonuses
Enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Deferred compensation plan
Grant awards