Field Store Associate

Sherwin-Williams; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Field Store Associate for Lowe’s in Auburn, WA. This part-time role focuses on engaging customers in the Paint and Pro departments, driving sales, and executing merchandising and promotional activities.

The position requires excellent customer service, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and availability for weekdays, afternoons, and weekends. Experience in paint products and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Able to retrieve material and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends, with or without accommodation.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Assist customers in person by determining needs and presenting products.
• Build productive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Tint and mix products to customer specifications as needed.
• Maintain store appearance and inventory best practices.
• Provide in-store Pro Desk paint support and participate in promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Merchandising

Retail experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tinting equipment

Mixing equipment

Job description

Field Store Associate – Lowe’s

The Field Store Associate is primarily responsible for driving and increasing sales at Lowe’s stores. The role involves engaging customers in the Paint and Pro departments, generating leads, executing sales and marketing initiatives, providing exceptional customer service, and managing merchandising.

Part‑time associates are expected to ensure maximum client satisfaction, stay current with product features, and maintain high quality visual standards for products.

Location: Lowe’s Store #1089, 1232 A St NE, Auburn, WA 98002. This is a part‑time position on weekdays, afternoons, and weekends with a schedule subject to business needs.

Responsibilities

Service

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assist customers in person by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Build productive relationships and trust with wholesale and retail customers
• Maintain Pro customer color files
• Tint and mix products to customer specifications as needed
• Maintain adequate store appearance and inventory best practices
• Maintain adequate appearance of the color wall and back stock
• Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations
• Facilitate in‑person customer connectivity between paint and pro desk
• Provide in‑store Pro Desk paint support for real‑time customer needs, Lowe’s Pro Sales, and paint program execution, including in‑store promotional events

Sales

• Promote and represent Sherwin‑Williams and Valspar brand standards and product strengths to Lowe’s associates, customers, and contractors
• Follow and achieve sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Assist Sales Representatives in generating sales leads by interacting with customers

Training

• Train Lowe’s associates on product knowledge and application methods
• Complete eLearning modules
• Ensure HR Cloud trainings are up to date and within compliance

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• 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

• High School diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year of experience in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint‑related products
• Previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s license
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in more than one language (including Spanish)

Sherwin‑Williams is 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 contract.