Retail Paint Sales Associate - Wheaton

Job Opportunity

Want to be a part of the most audacious and radically excellent paint, hardware & decorating retailer in the country? Join our amazing team where you are not only a part of a growing company but also a family! The JC Licht family where everyone is equally important.

JC Licht is currently recruiting for a retail sales associate in our Wheaton location. This position provides superior service to all customers and assists the management team as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner upon them entering the retail store.
• Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines.
• Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers with all product lines and services offered by the retail store.
• Assist store managers with outside sales calls when necessary.
• Determine a customer's needs by asking questions and listening to the customer's response.
• Suggestively sell additional merchandise to the customer assisting the customer in completing their projects.
• Actively participate in all provided training programs offered by the retail store.
• Maintain merchandising standards established by store managers and/or operational managers including product display and promotional displays, etc.
• Actively participate in store activities including stocking shelves, carrying merchandise out for the customer.
• Present a professional, neat appearance, maintain a good attendance record and arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Participate in all daily housekeeping responsibilities that include interior/exterior maintenance, product organization, etc.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the retail employee handbook.
• Process all sales transactions in a timely and accurate manner adhering to all operational procedures concerning transactions.
• Accurately complete all opening and closing procedures.

Benefits (available to employees averaging 30 hours a week):

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts & flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary short term & long term disability
• Voluntary life insurance, accident insurance & critical care
• Paid training
• Paid holidays and time off
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Bonus plans

Requirements:

• A minimum of a high school diploma.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service and negotiating.
• Detail oriented and ability to manage your time efficiently and appropriately.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

$17-19/hr