Customer Service Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Career development programs

Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is a leading global company specializing in paints, coatings, and related products. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Sherwin-Williams has been inspiring and improving the world by coloring and protecting what matters for over a century. The company serves a wide range of customers through its retail stores, specialty wholesale branches, floor covering facilities, and delivery terminals. Sherwin-Williams offers a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow their careers while contributing to the company's mission and success. The organization's core values emphasize integrity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every customer interaction is meaningful and positive. Employees enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities, reflecting Sherwin-Williams' dedication to supporting its workforce in life, career, and community connection.

The role of a Customer Service Specialist at Sherwin-Williams is pivotal to the success of the company's retail operations. This position requires individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and are knowledgeable about Sherwin-Williams products and solutions. Customer Service Specialists work closely with both wholesale and retail customers to understand their needs, provide product recommendations, and resolve any concerns promptly to maintain high levels of client satisfaction. This role involves handling sales transactions, maintaining product displays, tinting and mixing products to customer specifications, and ensuring the overall visual standards and cleanliness of the store. Customer Service Specialists play a critical role in achieving the store's sales goals while fostering productive trust relationships with customers.

Additionally, this position demands employees who are reliable and capable of managing access to cash, electronic equipment, and merchandise responsibly, as well as complying with inventory control procedures. Sherwin-Williams prioritizes safety and legal compliance, which includes conducting criminal history reviews as necessary to protect the company's reputation and operational integrity. The company values employees who are flexible to work scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends, and who meet physical demands such as lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds as needed.

Applicants can expect a thorough selection process involving an online application, a digital video interview, and an in-store interview to evaluate their suitability for the role. Sherwin-Williams is committed to equal employment opportunities and accommodates qualified individuals with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Compensation for the role is competitive and considers various factors including experience, skills, and certification. Sherwin-Williams invests in its employees through comprehensive benefits and career development programs, encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to creating a brighter and stronger world.

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 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 of 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
  • ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
  • ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

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 consistently 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/unload delivery trucks
  • assist in making deliveries, as needed
  • maintain in-stock and presentable condition 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


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