Retail Store Associate

Job Description

Store Associates work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer questions about Sherwin‑Williams products, and recommend appropriate solutions. They are expected to resolve customer concerns promptly, maintain high standards of store appearance, and consistently achieve sales goals. This role is essential to the success of our retail stores.

The position is located at Store #1903, 901 E COLUMBUS ST, KENTON, OH 43326.

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Build productive trust relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Process sales transactions accurately and consistently with policies and procedures
• Follow and achieve sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Maintain precise work order files and formulas
• Pull appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse
• Tint and mix products, as needed, to customer specifications
• Stock shelves and set up displays
• Clean store equipment
• Load/unload delivery trucks
• Assist in making deliveries, as needed
• Maintain in‑stock and presentable condition of assigned areas
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Comply with inventory control procedures
• Suggest ways to improve sales

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• 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 be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint‑related products
• Previous experience operating tinting and mixing equipment
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• English and Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.