What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Sales Associate position at Blue Jay Paint and Blinds?
Blue Jay Paint and Blinds is an independently owned Benjamin Moore dealer with stores in Lake Zurich and Grayslake. With over thirty years in the paint industry, we are seeking the right candidate to join the Blue Jay team for our Lake Zurich store. In this role you will be selling paint and related products to customers. We strive to bring back personal attention to our customers’ projects and are dedicated to providing a positive customer experience. We don’t just sell paint…we know paint!
Functions & Duties:
- Find the right solution to the customers' needs by using excellent communication skills and providing product features and benefits.
- Maintain knowledge on all current and future product lines and operations of equipment.
- Pro-actively seek sales and engage in add-on selling.
- Perform tasks in computer software programs.
- Perform all interior/exterior housekeeping responsibilities as directed.
- Ability to assist ownership in any other tasks as directed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year retail experience selling paint and paint related products.
- 1 year retail experience providing customer service by greeting customers, answering phones, building relationships, and maintaining current customer base.
- 1 year retail experience stocking and facing product, maintaining signage, and ensuring store front is clean, appealing, and shoppable.
- Bilingual a plus.
Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, unload trucks, and assist customers to their vehicles with purchases.
- Possess a friendly, out-going personality, positive attitude, and a professional appearance.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, Saturdays and other locations.
- Must have reliable transportation and understand the importance of dependability in a small business atmosphere.
- Possess a clean driving record.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- 2 years retail customer service experience, hardware or home improvement store a plus.
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift 50 pounds and unload trucks?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18