Lumber Sales Associate Part Time - BEACON HILL

Job summary

Assist customers by identifying their project needs and expertise, recommending suitable merchandise, and explaining product features and project steps. Maintain assigned areas in a clean, safe, and well-stocked condition while coordinating with supervisors and other sales associates.

Job details

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot. Job Overview Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates work in cooperation with their supervisors and other sales associates in various department. Specific store departments may include Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Seasonal and Tool Rental. Major Tasks & Responsibilities Ask open ended questions about customer's projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise Ability to multitask Describe features and benefits of merchandise Explain the steps needed to complete projects and the products needed Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean and safe Preferred Qualifications Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends Experience in a fast paced customer service environment Experience working in a sales driven environment is an asset Excellent communication and reading skills Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills Trade experience is an asset Proficiency with computers Detail oriented

What you’ll do

Assist customers by identifying their project needs and expertise, recommending suitable merchandise, and explaining product features and project steps. Maintain assigned areas in a clean, safe, and well-stocked condition while coordinating with supervisors and other sales associates.

Requirements

The role calls for strong communication and reading skills, multitasking, sound decision-making, problem-solving, computer proficiency, and attention to detail. A flexible schedule, customer service or sales experience, and trade experience are preferred assets.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reading comprehension · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Sales
• Needs Assessment
• Product Knowledge
• Project Guidance
• Multitasking
• Communication
• Reading Comprehension
• Decision-Making
• Problem-Solving
• Computer Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Merchandise Maintenance
• Safety and Cleanliness
• Trade Knowledge
• Flexible Scheduling

Job areas

• Retail
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Trades
• Construction

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