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Lowe's Companies, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Part Time - Outlet Customer Service Associate - Flexible

Houston, TX

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a leading home improvement retailer seeking a Part Time Outlet Customer Service Associate. The role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, assisting customers with their needs, and maintaining a clean and safe store environment.

HardwareHome RenovationManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's Outlets

Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise

Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary

Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers

Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s Outlet programs

Provides prompt support to all checkout functions, call buttons, departmental pages, or requests for assistance

Writes customer contracts and invoices for equipment rental

Cross-functionally trains in other areas of the Outlet to help deliver the best customer service

Generates leads for Project Specialist Exterior (PSE) programs by actively engaging customers in their project needs

Uses store systems to prioritize loads, print pricing labels, and to look up items or item numbers for price and inventory information

Down stocks merchandise by looking for empty areas on shelves and replenishing supplies

Prepares merchandise in department of responsibility based on customer requirements/specifications

Monitors merchandise entering and leaving the store entrances and exits and assists customers or associates who trigger the alarm

Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection

Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas

Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates

Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices

Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, iPhone, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, pallet jacks, electric lifts, compacter baler)

Provides exceptional customer service by applying SEEK – LEARN – BUILD to all customer interactions

Assists Pro customers to find product by walking the customer to the correct aisle and bay

Assists Pro customers with loading product in the aisle and then into their vehicles to provide a faster “in and out shopping experience

Understands Pro Loyalty, Pro Credit, MSH, Volume Savings and Pro Delivery programs. Uses the SMART phone and sales terminal to enroll customers into these beneficial programs

Uses the point-of-sale terminals to process walk up, phone, email, and online orders. Calls vendors to verify product availability and cost as needed

Helps customers have a positive shopping experience by neatly displaying up-to-date and accurate pricing and signage

Uses cash register to process sales transactions according to company guidelines

Delivers excellent customer service during the checkout process by ensuring the customer is satisfied and encouraged to come back to Lowe’s Outlets

Completes freight and merchandising fulfillments, physically moves stock as it is delivered, schedules shipments when necessary, and checks the quality and accuracy of orders

Processes returns to the Distribution Centers and appropriately disposes/returns items

Coordinates and supports deliveries from beginning to end, serving as the expert for answering questions and solving problems related to deliveries

Inspects merchandise prior to loading and delivery, prepares merchandise and loads for delivery, supports planned delivery routes, verifies invoices against items loaded, and assists with product connections or returns

Inspects and cleans interior areas (e.g., bathrooms, breakrooms, hallways) as well as exterior areas (e.g., parking lots) (as needed)

Keeps staff and customers safe by walking the store to check for leaks, spills, and unsafe displays, fixes equipment and facilities, and performs preventative maintenance

Qualification

Customer ServicePoint-of-Sale SystemsProduct KnowledgeSafety ComplianceCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's Outlets

Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise

Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary

Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers

Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe's Outlet programs