Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

Job Overview

briefcase

Employment Type

Full-time
moneybag

Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $1.00
diamond

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
flexible spending accounts
Disability Coverage
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is a leading global company specializing in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. Established over a century ago, Sherwin-Williams has built a robust reputation for quality and innovation, serving customers through an extensive network of retail stores, outlets, and dedicated wholesale branches. With its headquarters rooted in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates globally with a diverse workforce, emphasizing the importance of community, inclusivity, and sustainable practices. Focused on inspiring and improving the world by coloring and protecting what matters most, Sherwin-Williams products are designed to make environments brighter and more durable, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial needs. Sherwin-Williams is committed to creating an exceptional customer experience through knowledgeable and passionate employees who embody the company’s core values and foster strong client relationships. This dedication drives Sherwin-Williams to maintain its market leadership and continue innovating solutions that meet evolving consumer demands.

The Customer Service Specialist role at Sherwin-Williams plays a pivotal part in delivering excellent service to both wholesale and retail customers. Working primarily at the store level, the individual in this position engages directly with clients, helping them identify their needs and providing expert guidance on the appropriate Sherwin-Williams products to best suit those requirements. This role blends customer-facing retail activities with product expertise, emphasizing the importance of trust-building and satisfaction. Key responsibilities include answering product-related queries, offering tailored recommendations, managing sales transactions, and ensuring the store’s visual and operational standards remain high. The position also involves inventory management duties such as pulling products from stock, tinting and mixing paint products according to specific customer requests, and maintaining orderly and presentable merchandise displays within the store environment.

Employment for this full-time position is based at Sherwin-Williams Store #3120 located in Rockford, Illinois, with starting pay set at $17.50 per hour. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), disability insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off that includes personal leave, parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. Sherwin-Williams also places a high priority on employee well-being, professional development, and community engagement, creating a supportive workplace where employees are empowered to grow their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Customer Service Specialists at Sherwin-Williams are integral to the company’s mission to inspire and improve the world. They ensure maximum client satisfaction by resolving concerns promptly and staying up-to-date with product knowledge and industry developments. This role requires physical capability to handle and move products safely and meet scheduling demands, including evenings and weekends. It operates within an inclusive culture that values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities. Sherwin-Williams conducts thorough background checks as part of its commitment to safeguarding its customers, employees, and operations. Potential candidates will also experience a structured recruitment process involving an initial online application, a digital behavioral interview, and a final in-store interview, all designed to identify those who best align with Sherwin-Williams’ standards of service excellence and values.

By joining Sherwin-Williams as a Customer Service Specialist, employees become part of a stable and expanding enterprise that invests in their personal and professional success. The company offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment where every team member’s expertise contributes to achieving collective goals and enhancing customer experiences. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about customer service, interested in the paint and coatings industry, and eager to work in a supportive, growth-oriented setting.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English
  • must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish
  • must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
  • must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion
  • must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • if internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have received at least a “meets expectations” (3) rating on your most recent performance appraisal
  • if internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have completed all HR Cloud eLearning courses required for your current position

Job Qualifications

  • Have at least a high school diploma or GED
  • have at least one year experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
  • have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products
  • have previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment

Job Duties

  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
  • assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
  • build productive trust relationships with wholesale and retail customers
  • process sales transactions accurately and consistent with policies and procedures
  • follow and achieve sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
  • maintain precise work order files and formulas
  • pull appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse
  • tint and mix products as needed to customer specifications
  • stock shelves and set up displays
  • clean store equipment
  • load and unload delivery trucks
  • assist in making deliveries as needed
  • maintain in-stock and presentable condition of assigned areas
  • remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
  • comply with inventory control procedures
  • suggest ways to improve sales

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


Job Location

Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.

We'll match you with best jobs

Get job offers faster

Business woman
Business man
Search For More Opportunities:

How Candidates Get Hired Faster

Apply to 2–3 similar roles

Complete profile & get best matches

Check new opportunities daily

Woman chef
Man chef