This position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Store associates work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Store associates are also expected to promptly resolve any customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction as well as stay up-to-date with product features and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store. Store associates are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.
Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at the Lynden, WA Store: Store #727654, located at: 8108 Guide Meridian: Lynden, WA 998264This is a part-time role : Pay starting at $22.00 HourlyAt Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
What is the Process to get Started Step 1 – Online ApplicationFind the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page: https://jobsearch.sherwin.com/Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners
Step 2 – Digital InterviewUpon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation
Step 3 – In-Store InterviewYour video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with our team in a store, specialty wholesale branch, floorcovering facility or delivery service terminal. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as prescription savings and virtual physician visits, retirement, and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including vacation, holidays, and military leave.
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commuteit matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Part-time regular employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are eligible for:
0-9 paid holidays throughout the calendar yearNon-exempt employees who work within the state of Washington will accrue paid sick leave at an accrual rate of 1 hour per every 40 hours workedEmployees who work within the city of Seattle, Washington will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked4 workweeks (on a 12-month rolling calendar period) of paid Military leave for employees who are absent from work due to service in the uniformed services5 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of an immediate family member and 3 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of any other family memberPart-time employees receive paid vacation after their first year of hire consistent with Sherwin-Williams part-time vacation policy, available at http://www.myswbenefits.com/
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be 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 by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales serviceAssist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and servicesBuild productive trust relationships with wholesale and retail customersProcess sales transactions accurately and consistent with policies and proceduresFollow and achieve sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basisMaintain precise work order files and formulasPull appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouseTint and mix products, as needed, to customer specificationsStock shelves and set up displaysClean store equipmentLoad/unload delivery trucksAssist in making deliveries, as neededMaintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areasRemain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available optionsComply with inventory control proceduresSuggest ways to improve salesMinimum Requirements:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the futureMust have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s LicenseMust 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:
Have at least a High School diploma or GEDHave at least one (1) year experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service positionHave previous work experience selling paint and paint related productsHave previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipmentAbility to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one languageAbility to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish