Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish)

Sherwin-Williams; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is hiring a Customer Service Specialist to assist wholesale and retail customers, determine their needs and recommend the right solutions. The role emphasizes prompt issue resolution and achieving store sales goals at stores within 10 miles of Store #708001 in Vancouver, WA 98661.

This full-time position requires English and Spanish proficiency, a valid driver’s license, physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fluent English and Spanish communication abilities.
• Experience in customer service or retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent sales service to customers in person and over the phone.
• Determine customer needs and present appropriate Sherwin-Williams products.
• Process transactions accurately and maintain store displays.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Sales orientation

Communication

Availability evenings/weekends

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tinting equipment

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.

Full-time position

Location The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at stores within a 10 mile radius of Store #708001 located at: 2200 NE Andresen Vancouver WA 98661

Pay The pay is $19.75 per hour

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 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

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

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

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Candidates may view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

• 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.
• Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Full-time regular employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are eligible for:

• 0-10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, including 1 floating holiday
• In the year of hire, 3-13 paid vacation days, prorated based on hire date, including a minimum of 3 frontloaded paid "flex" days which can be used for unplanned absences, such as sick days.
• Non-exempt employees who work within the state of Washington will accrue paid sick leave at an accrual rate of 1 hour per every 40 hours worked
• Employees who work within the city of Seattle, Washington will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
• 4 workweeks (on a 12-month rolling calendar period) of paid Military leave for employees who are absent from work due to service in the uniformed services
• 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of an immediate family member and 3 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of any other family member
• After one year of employment, two weeks of Paid Parental Leave following the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.