Customer Service Specialist - Automotive Finishes

The Customer Service Specialist is essential to the success of our Automotive branches. The Customer Service Specialist works closely with our customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our Automotive Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. The Customer Service Specialist is also expected to promptly resolve customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction. The Customer Service Specialist is also responsible for receiving and preparing orders and safely moving, loading, and delivering products.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Automotive Finishes #9081 located at 210 Dieppe Blvd., Dieppe, NB E1A 6P8.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule in a safe and timely manner (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Load and unload products from deliveries
• Operate all material handling, tinting, mixing, and testing equipment in a safe manner
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, hand trucks/pallet jacks, carts, etc.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Process sales transactions in the POS accurately and consistently with policies and procedures
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure that the stockroom is organized
• Comply with inventory control procedures and assist with bi-annual inventory review
• Complete Monthly and Quarterly Safety Training
• Assist with the Physical Inventory Process, which is conducted semi-annually
• Assist in promoting sales specials and initiatives
• Based on business needs, keyholder responsibilities include completing Branch Opening and end-of-day procedures and making nightly bank deposits

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and communicate in French

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch, or in the Automotive Industry
• Have at least two (2) years of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacuum hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Have a High School diploma or a Certificate of Adult Education Completion (CAEC)

About the role

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute- it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found on our website under "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if hired.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Compensation decisions depend on skills, experience, licensure, certifications and business needs. The wage range includes geographic differentials where applicable.

The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please be aware, our recruiting team will never request payment or sensitive financial information during the application process.