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Chinook Lumber Inc. is seeking a customer-facing Counter Sales representative in Arlington, WA. This part-time role places you at the front lines, assisting customers with product questions and transactions during store hours.
You’ll greet customers, offer recommendations, and process orders while maintaining an organized workspace. Proficiency with Windows and a willingness to learn are essential, with Spanish language skills a plus.
We Are
Chinook Lumber is synonymous with quality. We proudly offer our customers premium lumber, quality building materials, and dependable advice through an educated and dedicated workforce. We believe that our commitment to service can only be achieved through dedication to our employees. As such, we provide an informal yet professional work environment, valuing safety, teamwork and collaboration. We believe that our team’s success is our success, which is why we offer excellent pay and benefits, skills development, and professional growth opportunities to all of our employees.
We’re looking for a customer-driven individual who is personable, friendly, sales-oriented, and willing to learn on the job. As a Counter Sales representative, you are the first face customers see as they walk through our doors and the first person they’ll ask for assistance. We think of our customers as part of our team and strive to provide them with the advice and support they need to make their visions for their projects a reality. This position will be part-time. Shifts will be scheduled in accordance with store hours: M-F, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You understand that doing things the right way isn’t always the easy way, and you’re not afraid of hard work. The lumber and building world interests you, and you enjoy hearing about customer projects and sharing knowledge with them to provide support. You’re upbeat, friendly and outgoing, and are at your best when you’re helping others. You are always eager to learn new things.
Candidates for this position must be resourceful, willing to learn, and interested in lumber, building and construction. Previous experience in lumber, construction, hardware or retail is a plus, but is not required. Our industry is constantly changing, so what’s more important to us is a willingness and ability to learn. Computer skills are important. Must be proficient in a Windows environment. Spanish speaker is preferred but not required. Candidates must be 18+.
At Chinook, we see our staff as a team. Your success is our success, and we invest in our employees through paid on-the-job training, product knowledge sessions, safety training, lunch and learn and other professional development opportunities. We respect your personal time, which is why we don't schedule meetings outside of work hours. As a part-time employee benefits include: