Customer Service Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Prescription Savings
Virtual physician visits
Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Military leave

Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is a leading global company specializing in the manufacturing and retailing of paints, coatings, and related products. Founded with a commitment to innovation and quality, Sherwin-Williams has grown to become a trusted brand known for its dedication to customer satisfaction, product excellence, and community involvement. The company operates numerous retail stores and wholesale branches, providing a wide range of products that cater to both individual consumers and professional customers. Sherwin-Williams is driven by a purpose to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters, making spaces brighter and stronger through their innovative solutions.

This Customer Service Specialist position is essential to the success of the Sherwin-Williams retail stores, specifically at Store #1678 located at 4400 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. The role focuses on providing exceptional service to both wholesale and retail customers by understanding and responding to their product needs, ensuring maximum satisfaction, and supporting the store’s sales targets. Customer Service Specialists play a key role in building trustful relationships with customers, answering inquiries about Sherwin-Williams products, recommending the right solutions, and resolving any concerns promptly.

In this role, Specialists will also be responsible for maintaining high visual and quality standards within the store, handling product stocking, tinting, and mixing as per customer requirements. This position requires handling contact with customers, including minors, and managing access to cash, payment methods, personal information, and store merchandise, sometimes with supervision and sometimes independently. Therefore, Sherwin-Williams conducts necessary background reviews to protect the safety, security, and reputation of its business environment.

Employment in this role offers eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits such as prescription savings and virtual physician visits, retirement and savings plans, and generous time-off policies covering vacation, holidays, and military leave. Compensation is competitive and based on multiple factors, including skills, experience, certifications, and location, ensuring fair pay tailored to individual circumstances.

Sherwin-Williams prioritizes a career environment that supports life, career, and connection. They provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and development, foster an inclusive team atmosphere, and actively support community engagement. The company also emphasizes legal compliance and equal opportunity employment, with fair consideration given to all applicants regardless of background, and respects inclusivity related to race, gender identity, disability, age, and other factors.

The recruitment process is streamlined into three steps: online application, digital behavioral interview, and in-store interview. This ensures a well-rounded evaluation of candidates who demonstrate the right blend of customer service skills, product knowledge, and team compatibility. Sherwin-Williams offers a stable, growth-oriented workplaces where employees’ contributions matter and are recognized. This Customer Service Specialist role is a unique opportunity to join an industry leader dedicated to innovation, quality, and community impact while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

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

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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