Full-Time

Full Time – Merchandising Service Associate

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Lowe's

Lowe's

10,001+ employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$17.5 - $24.5Hourly

Entry

Queens, NY, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Quality Control & Compliance
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
  • Moves or replaces beams and grids, rotates stock, builds products, and displays products and support materials using power equipment (e.g., lifts, order pickers) per reset and/or project instructions and processes
  • Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
Responsibilities
  • Builds relationships with vendors by providing direction and checking to ensure merchandise resets are completed according to Lowe’s specifications
  • Collaborates with the Merchandising Service team and Manager by communicating project priorities, schedule, and project needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
  • Analyzes metrics and provides feedback on project execution and in-store service to store, market, and corporate leaders.
  • Understands customers’ needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
  • Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
  • Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
  • Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
  • Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
  • Identifies damaged products, removes them from the shelves, delivers them to Return to Manufacturer (RTM) area, and signs off on the products as defective
  • Verifies buyback items and ensures they are pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
  • Identifies damaged or missing signage, displays, and collateral and orders replacements in accordance with merchandising standards and planogram details
  • Updates/validates wayfinding and product location signage as well as digital maintenance of this information throughout the store
  • Confirms that product pricing information is visible and clear and resolves/replaces any missing pricing labels
  • Ensures cross merchandise, side stack products, j-hooks and gravity feed bins are placed appropriately, helping to drive add-on sales
  • Works with store leadership to stage clearance and damaged merchandise for quick sale
  • Sorts products in bins, drawers and boxes to ensure that they are in the proper location
  • Reviews, completes, and enters completion details (when, what, amount of time spent, taking and uploading photographs to confirm servicing completion, etc.) for all assigned merchandise reset, service, and maintenance tasks
  • Ensures all reset displays are safe and in working order and repaired/replaced as needed
  • Repairs/seals damaged packaging and boxes including peg-hook items
  • Removes all trash, moves cardboard boxes to the bailer, and moves plastic wrap and other debris to the compactor
  • Replaces light bulbs and alerts Facility Services Associate (FSA) when additional maintenance issues are noted (lights out, painting, etc.)
  • Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
  • Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
  • Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
  • Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
  • Maintain point-of-sale signage including bin plus beam label stock ensuring all bin locators are placed and price changes are activated
  • Audit and update pricing labels inside and outside the store to ensure accuracy
  • Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$136.1M

Headquarters

Mooresville, North Carolina

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lowe's significant 135% increase in e-commerce sales indicates strong growth potential in the digital retail space.
  • The 'Season of Savings' initiative could drive increased customer engagement and sales during key shopping periods.
  • Opening new fulfillment centers and distribution hubs positions Lowe's to efficiently meet rising online demand and improve delivery times.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on an old housing stock for growth may be vulnerable to fluctuations in the real estate market.
  • Intense competition from Home Depot and other retailers could pressure Lowe's to continuously innovate and maintain competitive pricing.

What makes Lowe's unique

  • Lowe's is leveraging its extensive physical presence with new tool rental departments and in-store kiosks, setting it apart from purely online competitors.
  • The company's strategic sponsorship at New York Fashion Week highlights its innovative approach to brand positioning in the home improvement sector.
  • Lowe's focus on expanding its logistics and fulfillment infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to enhancing e-commerce capabilities, unlike some competitors who may not prioritize this integration.

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