Store Associate

Job Description

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Base pay range

CA$16.80/hr - CA$16.80/hr

Job Description

This position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Store associates work closely with wholesale and retail customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Store associates are also expected to promptly resolve any customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction as well as stay up-to-date with product features and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store. Store associates are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Store #8811, located at: 2723 Faithfull Ave Unit 114, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X2, Canada

Responsibilities

• 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 consistent 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 assigned areas


• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options


• Comply with inventory control procedures


• Suggest ways to improve sales

Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a High School diploma or a Certificate of Adult Education Completion (CAEC)


• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position


• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products


• Have previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment


• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language

Benefits

• 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

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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 at https://www.benefitscentre.ca/sherwin/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin‑Williams employee.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Process to Get Started

1. Step 1 – Online Application. Find the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page: https://jobsearch.sherwin.com/. Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners.


2. Step 2 – Digital Interview. Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions. You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation.


3. Step 3 – In-Store Interview. Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with our team in a store, specialty wholesale branch, floorcovering facility or delivery service terminal.

EEO Statement

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 by contract. Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing