Customer Service/Sales

The Home Depot; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Naperville is seeking Customer Service/Sales associates to provide exceptional service and support to customers. In this role, you will actively engage with customers to understand their needs, maintain store organization and safety standards, and gain product knowledge to help offer comprehensive project assistance. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service skills and a commitment to safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to assist and engage customers effectively.
• Ability to learn about products and project requirements.
• Experience with maintaining safety standards in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customer needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of assigned areas.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other associates for efficient operations.

Job description

Position Purpose

Customer Service/Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates learn about products using our tools, and provide information to customers in order to sell an entire project. Associates in this position will learn how to greet, qualify, recommend and close every customer in their department, and know how to handle basics in adjacent departments. Customer Service/Sales associates maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure it is clean, shop-able, and safe. Each associate has the responsibility of providing a safe working and shopping environment by following all safety policies & standards, completing specified safety training, immediately correcting hazards & unsafe conditions or reporting conditions to the Manager on Duty, and working safely as not to endanger themselves, co-workers, vendors, or customers. These associates work in cooperation with their Department Supervisor and other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber, Millwork, Paint, Plumbing and Tool Rental. The Customer Service/Sales position types may include Department Sales, Lead Generator, Pro Account Sales, Sales Specialist, Special Services, and Customer Order Specialist.