Sales Associate, Outside Lawn & Garden
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
About the Role
As a Customer Service Associate, you will combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This role is for those who want to engage with customers and help them solve their home improvement challenges.
Pay Range
$16.90 - $17.20 per hour
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
Associate Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid time off (based on role, tenure, and locality)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- 401(k) Retirement account with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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
- Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers to Lowe's, answer questions, and deliver friendly and professional customer service.
- Assist customers with locating and handling merchandise.
- Down stock merchandise by looking for empty areas on shelves 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 the best customer service.
- Prepare merchandise in your department based on customer needs (e.g., tint and mix paint, cut and thread pipe, cut and bundle wood, cut drywall, cut blinds).
- Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 6 Months Experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
- 6 Months Experience using common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and performing basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction).
- Ability to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
- Ability to minimally lift 25lbs unassisted or over 25lbs with or without an accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months of Retail and/or customer service experience.
- Bi-lingual skills.
- Certification in trade related to department (e.g., hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, and lumber/building materials).
Working Conditions
Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.