Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

Sherwin-Williams; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

FSA

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Co. in Lakeville, MN is hiring a Full-Time Customer Service Specialist to assist wholesale and retail customers, answer questions about products, and recommend the right solutions while maintaining high service quality.

The role involves cash handling, stocking, tinting/mixing, and delivering support, with a starting wage of $19.85 per hour. Benefits include health coverage, FSAs, retirement plans, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English and Spanish.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and meet store sales goals.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone with product recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately and per policy.
• Maintain in-stock displays and stock shelves.
• Assist in deliveries and loading/unloading trucks.
• Stay knowledgeable on products and discuss options.
• Follow inventory control procedures and suggest sales improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cash handling

Stock management

Delivery coordination

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS system

Tinting equipment

Mixing equipment

Inventory software

Job description

Job Description

Customer Service Specialists work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Customer Service Specialists are also expected to promptly resolve any customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction as well as stay up-to-date with product features and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store. Customer Service Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at stores within a 15 mile radius of Store #703253, located at: 16466 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044.

This is a Full-time position, and the starting pay si $19.85 an hour.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• 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 proceduresFollow 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

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least a High School diploma or GED
• Have at least one (1) year off 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

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible