Sales Associate

val's services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services Retail Paint Store Associate role seeks a customer-focused individual to deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced paint environment. You will greet shoppers, assess project needs, and guide product choices.

You will tint and mix colors with color tools, process sales, and help manage inventory to support daily store operations. Training is provided with growth opportunities into sales, management, or operations roles.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to assess needs and provide product recommendations.
• Attention to detail for color tinting and mixing.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and supporting daily store operations.
• Willingness to learn store systems, products, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and determine project needs.
• Recommend paints, coatings, and supplies.
• Tint and mix colors accurately using color tools.
• Process sales and handle transactions.
• Maintain and manage inventory to support store operations.
• Prepare orders and assist with pickup or delivery.
• Follow safety, integrity, and performance standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Product recommendations

Color tinting

Attention to detail

Store operations

Tools

Color tools

Job description

Retail Paint Store Associate

Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail paint environment by assisting both contractors and DIY customers.

• Greet customers and determine project needs.
• Recommend suitable paints, coatings, and supplies.
• Tint and mix colors accurately using color tools.
• Process sales and handle transactions efficiently.
• Maintain and manage inventory to support store operations.
• Prepare orders and help load products safely for pickup or delivery.
• Follow safety, integrity, and performance standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to assess needs and provide product recommendations.
• Attention to detail for precise color tinting and mixing.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and supporting daily store operations.
• Willingness to learn store systems, products, and procedures.

Training is provided on products, color tools, and store operations, with opportunities to advance into sales, management, or operations roles.