Paint Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Objective: Provide prompt, exceptional customer service, promote sales, implement cross-selling and assist in the smooth operation of a retail store. Assisting customers with various product offerings, providing knowledgeable advice on product usage and application techniques, processing orders accurately and efficiently, maintaining inventory levels. Promoting Grauer’s as a trusted resource for home improvement.

Customer Service /Sales:

• Build customer relationships: ensure prompt, positive, and professional assistance to all customers, whether in-store, on the phone or digitally across all departments (paint & decorating). Understand customer requirements through effective questioning and attentive listening. Offer comprehensive assistance and advice to customers, across all product lines and services offered by Grauer’s.

• Order Processing: complete customer orders accurately and efficiently, including order taking, mixing paint to customer specifications, provide precise color matches for custom colors and competitor colors alike ensuring timely delivery or pickup.

• Be inspiring to customers, be willing to offer new ideas, share up and coming trends and new products by utilizing suggestive selling techniques by identifying opportunities to upsell or cross-sell complementary products such as brushes, rollers, primers, wallpaper and window treatments to enhance the customer's project. Look for ways to add value, simplify the process etc.

• Assist in carrying customer/contractor purchases to their vehicle

• Provide sales leads to Outside Sales Representatives for paint/decorating, for example: new contractors, potential new customers, designers, window treatments, special pricing, accounts with opportunities for growth etc.

• During downtime to boost sales, assist with pursuing new business opportunities and account growth by targeting both new and existing customers. This may involve phone calls and in-store engagement to expand our customer base and strengthen relationships.

• Flexibility to deliver paint on an as needed basis

• Decorating Department: Color - help customers with color selections, maintain colorchips, brochures, fan decks. Wallpaper - book loans, ordering and receiving wallpaper orders, customer notifications, occasional returns etc. Window Treatments - assist customer with general questions and get them in the hands of a window treatment specialist for at home visit, customer notifications etc, assist with blind repairs - packaging/shipping, install/uninstalling treatment

Inventory:

• Inventory Assistance: actively participate with in-store activities: monitoring inventory levels, receiving inventory, restocking shelves, and ensuring products are accurately labeled and priced. Assist with Inventory counts. Report any discrepancies or shortages to the store manager.

• Maintain merchandising standards established by store managers including sales floor displays, promotional displays, etc.

Additional:

• Store Maintenance: participate in maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment inside and out. Performing routine tasks such as filling tint machines, sweeping floors, dusting, facing shelves, cleaning bathrooms, trash etc.

• Training and Development: Participating in training programs to stay updated on new products, techniques, and industry trends. Continuously improving product knowledge and customer service skills.

• Personal Presentation: Present a professional, neat appearance and maintain a good attendance record.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the company handbook.

• Actively live out the company core values of Teamwork, Excellence and Integrity.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth store operations and provide support as needed.

• Customer Service Expertise: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively assist customers, answer inquiries, and provide knowledgeable guidance on product selection and usage.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude to troubleshoot customer issues, provide technical support, and resolve any challenges related to product application or performance.

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to accurately mix paint colors, process orders, and ensure inventory levels are maintained.

• Organizational Skills: The capacity to manage your time efficiently and appropriately and do multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining an orderly work environment.

• Basic Computer Skills: aptitude to process orders, use point-of-sale systems, email services, and access product information or training materials as needed.

• Physical Stamina: Willingness and ability to lift 50 pounds, move heavy paint cans/ other merchandise, position themselves to move such as stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, turn, bend, reach, pull, crawl, ascend or descend ladders as well as stand for extended periods of time etc.