Paint Sales/Delivery Driver

Wallauer; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallauer Paint, Hardware & Design is seeking a Paint Sales Associate/Delivery Driver to support daily store operations. You will combine in-store paint sales, tinting, and product recommendations with safe local deliveries, using a company vehicle when needed.

Responsibilities include advising customers, processing orders, and maintaining shelves. The role requires a valid license, strong English, computer skills, and weekend availability. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Valid license and clean driving record.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak and write English.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn database and ordering system.
• Ability to safely load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Positive/friendly attitude.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sell paint and paint sundries at authorized prices.
• Instruct customers on paint and related products.
• Provide price quotes, purchase orders, and order adjustments.
• Build rapport with customers and ensure excellent service.
• Use a computer database to retrieve customer, inventory and order info.
• Provide pricing, delivery and other order information.
• Draft purchase orders and invoices for accounting.
• Maintain files of active orders and update changes.
• Confirm credit status with finance as required.
• Address customer dissatisfaction promptly and suggest improvements.
• Stock shelves and maintain a premium store appearance.
• Perform other related duties and maintain a neat paint counter.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Lift up to 60 lbs and assist with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery driving

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Wallauer Paint, Hardware & Design has been part of the Hudson Valley for more than a century — and today, our family has grown to 18 locations across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties. We’re the trusted local partner for homeowners, contractors, and designers who rely on us for expertise, service, and community connection.

Position Summary:

The Paint Sales Associate/Delivery Driver supports daily store operations by providing knowledgeable, friendly customer service while ensuring accurate and timely delivery of products to local customers. This role combines in‑store paint sales—including tinting, product recommendations, and order preparation with safe operation of a company vehicle for scheduled local deliveries.

Primary Job Functions:

• Sell paint and paint sundries/accessories at authorized prices
• Instruct customers on the use of paint & paint-related products
• Receives and handles requests from customers and distributors for price quotes, purchase orders, order adjustments, and order cancellations
• Builds rapport with customers and works to ensure they receive excellent service.
• Uses a computer database to retrieve necessary customer information, inventory information and purchase order status
• Provides pricing, delivery and other order information to customers
• Drafts purchase orders and invoices to submit to the accounting department.
• Maintains files of active orders and updates with changes to customer accounts or orders.
• As required, confirms the credit status of a customer with the financial/credit departments
• Handles instance of customer dissatisfaction and specific customer complains reasonably, promptly, and effectively and recommend adjustments to management
• Stock shelves with appropriate merchandise and maintain a premium store appearance
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Maintain a neat, clean updated paint counter
• Be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Self Starter, quick learner, team player with strong communication skills
• Must be able to answer phones, assist any customers, lift-up to 60lbs, take out the trash, clean where needed, and any other tasks that may need to be complete.

Secondary Job Functions:

• Driving a truck or van through the five boroughs, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties
• Pre-load van with deliveries
• Pre route deliveries for the day
• Maintain inventory transfer tickets ensuring the accuracy of loaded items
• Ensure truck or van is drivable at all times
• Checking vehicle daily for safety
• Making sure all inspections and insurances are up to date
• Making sure to report any maintenance issues to management.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Valid license and clean driving record
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to speak and write English
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn database and ordering system
• Ability to safely load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Positive/friendly attitude
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as necessary

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local area, including Westchester, Putnam, Rockland counties, and the 5 boroughs.
• Familiarity with routine vehicle maintenance.
• Paint/sundry product knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures with prolonged periods of standing, sitting, walking, crouching, squatting, loading and unloading truck or van