Paint Specialist - Sonora Lumber

Job DetailsJob Location: Sonora Lumber - Sonora, CA 95370Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category: Calaveras & Sonora LumberWhat Does a Paint Specialist Do?

Provides outstanding customer service by assisting all customers in a friendly and helpful manner
Supports the paint sales efforts by servicing contractors and retail customers
Assists customers in person and over the phone by determining paint needs and presenting appropriate products and services
Ensures that sales transactions are completed accurately, maintains precise work order files and formulas, pulls appropriate products from the sales floor, and tints and mixes products to customer specifications
Stocks shelves and sets up displays, cleans store equipment and load/unloads delivery trucks
Assists customers with paint identification and matching paint samples
Provides customers with guidance in selecting the appropriate type of paint, such as latex or oil-based, and color tones
Highlights current promotions and sales items to customers to increase overall sales 
Additional duties as assigned

What Does It Take to Be Successful as a Paint Specialist?

High school diploma or equivalent
Computer proficiency
Knowledge of paint products 
Experience with selling, mixing, matching and identifying paint products
Possess a paint product knowledge of related products and a willingness to learn 
Previous experience in a retail environment preferred
Team-oriented with a willingness to support other areas within the store as needed to ensure excellent customer service
Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Results-oriented with the ability to serve stores with humility and be a steward of Nation’s Best’s values
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and flexible
Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to consistently provide superior customer service skills
Ability to lift up to 25-50lbs consistently and bend, twist, squat and reach throughout work shift

What’s It Like To Work for Nation’s Best? 

Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day. 
Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate. 
Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates. 
Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.  

Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores.  
Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide. 
Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company. 
Atmosphere: This is not a suit-and-tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done. 
Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.  
Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.  

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