Customer Service Specialist - Automotive Finishes

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.48
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Work-life balance

Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is a globally recognized leader in the paint and coatings industry, known for its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a large and established company, Sherwin-Williams specializes in providing a wide variety of paints, coatings, and related products for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications. Their products are designed to enhance and protect surfaces, making spaces more vibrant, durable, and functional. The company has built its reputation through a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and a customer-first approach, ensuring that both individual and business clients receive expert guidance and solutions tailored to their needs.

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch #9713, located at 8124 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, AR, operates as a vital local hub for automotive coatings and supplies. The branch prides itself on supporting automotive professionals and enthusiasts with high-quality Sherwin-Williams products, expert advice, and prompt service. This branch is committed to fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring client satisfaction through knowledgeable assistance and dependable service.

The role of Customer Service Specialist at Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch #9713 is an essential position that directly contributes to the branch's success by bridging the gap between the company’s products and its customers' needs. This full-time position requires a Monday through Friday availability from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with hours subject to change based on business demands. The Customer Service Specialist’s core responsibilities include working directly with customers to understand their requirements, answer questions related to Sherwin-Williams automotive products, and recommend the most suitable solutions for their projects. This role demands excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills to promptly address customer concerns and maximize client satisfaction.

In addition to customer interaction, the position involves logistical duties such as receiving, preparing, loading, and delivering orders in a safe and timely manner. The specialist operates various material handling equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, ensuring product safety and efficient warehouse management. Handling sales transactions accurately on the point-of-sale system is also a critical component of the role. The candidate will maintain the cleanliness and organization of the stockroom and comply rigorously with safety standards and inventory control procedures, supporting bi-annual inventory reviews.

Sherwin-Williams values the safety and security of its operations and customers. Due to the nature of the position involving access to cash, merchandise, and personal information, a background check is mandatory to ensure a trustworthy working environment. The company offers a supportive workplace culture that invests in employee growth, well-being, and community connection. Employees have opportunities for personal and professional development, competitive compensation that reflects their skills and experience, and access to extensive benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance and financial security.

Joining Sherwin-Williams as a Customer Service Specialist means being part of a team that inspires and improves the world through coloring and protecting surfaces that matter. This career path offers stability, growth, and possibilities for those dedicated to excellence in customer service and operational efficiency within the automotive coatings industry. Sherwin-Williams encourages all qualified individuals to apply and become contributors to its ongoing success and positive impact on customers and communities alike.

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, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales

Job Qualifications

  • Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch, or in automotive industry
  • Have at least two (2) years of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales
  • Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example, forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacuum hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
  • Have at least a High School diploma or GED

Job Duties

  • Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule in a safe and timely manner
  • Load and unload products from deliveries
  • Operate all material handling, tinting, mixing and testing equipment in a safe manner
  • Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, hand trucks/pallet jacks, carts, etc.
  • Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
  • Process sales transactions in the POS accurately and consistently with policies and procedures
  • Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
  • Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
  • Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Ensure that the stockroom is organized
  • Comply with inventory control procedures and assist with bi-annual inventory review
  • Complete monthly and quarterly safety training
  • Assist with the physical inventory process, which is conducted semi-annually
  • Assist in promoting sales specials and initiatives
  • Based on business needs, keyholder responsibilities include completing Branch Opening and end-of-day procedures and making nightly bank deposits

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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