Full-Time

Central Selling Associate

Window Treatments

Posted on 1/16/2025

Lowe's

Lowe's

10,001+ employees

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$16.42 - $27.37Hourly

Entry, Junior

Remote in USA

Candidates cannot reside in Alaska, California, or Hawaii.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High School or GED
  • Up to 1 Year experience in a call center, office administrative, high-volume retail, service support, or similar work environment
  • If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position
  • You need to have internet access with the following requirements: Internet speed has a minimum 20mbps download, 5mbps upload according to your service agreement. Limited usage of streaming services or other parties using wi-fi during work hours to prevent latency or bandwidth issues. Easy access to your home router for equipment set up. Computer and router must be within in 6 feet of each other. This is a mandatory requirement from the business. You will be expected to be accessible during your scheduled work hours via email, chat and/or telephone. Your designated work area needs to be distraction free.
Responsibilities
  • Works within system-based work queue to identify activities ready for review.
  • Works in various internal selling and project management systems to obtain and verify information related to service requests and to communicate with others involved in the quoting process.
  • Sends, receives and responds to questions from Stores and Service Providers related to quote details and escalates issues/questions when appropriate; communicates with others via phone, email and other communication applications.
  • When available, adds product and/or promotional information to a quote as well as any additional labor items and associated charges needed to complete the quote not already included.
  • Completes quote re figures as needed (e.g., when a customer changes mind on something that affects the scope or cost of a project); includes re figuring quotes based on existing measurements or changing quotes based on new measurements or increased project scope.
  • Organizes work processes to ensure the most efficient work flow while collaborating with others (i.e., Service Providers, Stores, peers).
  • Provides peers and leadership team with relevant and timely information when needed to support their decisions and work activities.
  • Provides relevant feedback to Supervisor regarding what is working well and not working with the centralized selling model.
  • Draws from experience supporting the program to offer ways to improve the customer experience with the centralized selling model.
  • Provides feedback to Supervisor regarding the process of Stores qualifying customers to help determine gaps in the process.
  • Displays a keen understanding of local competitive offerings, recognizing and communicating the advantages of Lowe’s products and services to employees and customers.
  • Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs.
  • Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers.
  • Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions.
  • Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs.
  • Listens to, identifies, anticipates, and responds to customer needs.
  • Follows-up with customers to ensure all order and project requirements are satisfactorily met.
  • Serves as a point of contact on all designs and/or installs within department.
  • Monitors order status of products and special orders and communicates updates or issues with customers and Lowe’s associates (e.g., Receiving, Delivery, and Install staff) as needed.
  • Enters, processes, and tracks customer orders and installations to manage customer follow-up and completion of order/project according to schedule.
  • In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in related field
  • Experience in remodeling or construction industry
  • Lowe’s store experience
  • Installed window treatment sales experience.
  • Experience using MS Dynamics or similar CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$136.1M

Headquarters

Mooresville, North Carolina

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing trend of smart home technology integration benefits Lowe's product offerings.
  • DIY home improvement projects popularity presents expansion opportunities for Lowe's.
  • Sustainability trend allows Lowe's to expand eco-friendly product range.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Home Depot's same-day delivery service.
  • Rising raw material costs, especially lumber, affect Lowe's profit margins.
  • Ongoing labor shortage challenges Lowe's staffing despite hiring efforts.

What makes Lowe's unique

  • Lowe's launched the Aging in Place Program in November 2021.
  • Lowe's offers one-hour delivery with Instacart in select markets.
  • Lowe's introduced the MVPs Pro Rewards and Partnership Program.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

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