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Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Galax, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find the products and services that meet their home improvement needs. The role involves answering questions, helping customers locate and select merchandise, occasionally loading products, and ensuring customer needs are met. Most time is spent listening to customers, responding to questions, and organizing merchandise; daily duties vary by department. Associates are assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets. Departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. Depending on the department, associates may prepare merchandise for customers, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The position does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions vary by location and may include inside and outside weather, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting requirements vary; single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or as needed, and powered equipment should be used when required with proper training or trained assistance.

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 store areas to help deliver customer service.
  • Prepare merchandise in the department according to customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds.
  • Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
  • Occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores as needed.

Benefits

  • Multiple health insurance options.
  • Tuition assistance and other education support programs, including trade skills scholarships.
  • 401(k) retirement account with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
  • 10% Associate Discount and a broad discount platform.
  • Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling.
  • Business Travel Accident insurance.
  • Maternity and parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Other discretionary benefits, subject to eligibility, may include annual bonuses, deferred compensation, and grant awards.

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