Sales Associate, CA - San Diego, United States - Dunn-Edwards

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** Sales Associate, CA Job 304.21**

**Job Category****:** Store **Requisition Number****:** SALES06517 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

There are many paint brands in North America, but only one is the best choice. Dunn-Edwards Paints prides itself on superior-performing products; first-class service from hard-working, knowledgeable employees; and our continued commitment to caring for our shared environment through our philosophy.

Headquartered in Los Angeles for more than 90 years, Dunn-Edwards grew from a small, family business yet despite our decades-long growth we have maintained much of that close-knit feeling. Simply put, we make the highest-quality products, provide industry-leading services, and have the best employees in the industry.

True team atmosphere: You get to work with multiple departments that have a common goal being the #1 choice for all who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.

Control your own destiny: We love seeing our people develop and advance in their careers. If you take great pride in your work, challenge yourself to continuously grow and want the opportunity to advance based on your performance and leadership, this might be just the place for you.

World-class benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance program and more.

Dunn-Edwards is a steward of our environment: Our mission has always been to provide the best-performing paint, in an environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and well-being of our customers, as well as the planet. We were a disciplined leader in the concept of green product manufacturing long before it became popular.

From our ingredients, to labeling, to our LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility, we strive to build and expand our green legacy, providing you a wide range of eco-efficient products.

**DUNN-EDWARDS: THE BEST JOB IN RETAIL HERES WHY:**

Career opportunities: At Dunn-Edwards, we believe in promoting from within and invest in your training and development. We have multiple avenues available that employees can travel as they grow their career: store operations, field sales and corporate support roles.

Work-life balance: Our stores close at 5:00pm Monday Friday and are closed most major Holidays. Due to our business model, we have some of the most desirable hours in retail.

**GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:**

Sales Associates at Dunn-Edwards deliver customer service that offers a distinctive shopping experience for both homeowners and professionals. Your responsibilities as a Sales Associate include demonstrating outstanding customer service and selling skills, continuously learning about the coatings industry, keeping sales floor stocked with merchandise, organizing the sales floor and stock areas and building trusted partnerships with our painting professionals.

Sales Associates interact with customers via phone and in-person to offer expert advice, while also processing and completing transactions. In addition, the Sales Associate is responsible for upholding Dunn-Edwards store vision of fast and reliable service, while ensuring that the store is well stocked and maintained. Sales Associates continuously learn about the industry, products and services through Dunn-Edwards Learning Network and various job certification programs that better assist in answering questions and making proper recommendations, as well as building a foundation for potential advancement opportunities as Dunn-Edwards continues to grow.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Making a connection with customers, asking questions about their project, then giving options and advice on meeting those needs

Ensure delivery of product as needed meets both Dunn-Edwards and customers quality and service expectations

Conduct self in professional manner - always acting as a positive extension of the Dunn-Edwards brand

Efficiently take customer orders through various methods (email, phone, in-person) and process through point-of-sale

Adhere to company safety standards at all times

Clean and maintain all areas of store and equipment as assigned

Assist with maintaining proper merchandise inventory levels

Must have the ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal

The ability to stock and merchandise products according to planogram

Must be able to operate company vehicle to conduct store business

Meet expectations of core competencies related to the position:

Customer Focus, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Initiative and Teamwork

Additional duties as assigned

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**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** This job does not have supervisory responsibilities. There are no subordinate supervisors reporting to this job.

**LANGUAGE SKILLS:** Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Read and write English for safety purposes. Bilingual is a plus.

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and analyze report data and statistics. Ability to operate Point-of-Sale computer system and complete cash transactions accurately.

**REASONING ABILITY:** Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REQUIREMENTS**: Valid drivers license is required.

**AVAILABLE BENEFITS:**

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and holiday pay, paid sick time, 401K program including company match (benefits vary for PT employees).

This job description should not be construed to imply that the above functions are the entire standard of the position. As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete any other instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior. Job description is subject to change, at which time your job responsibilities may change accordingly.

**Dunn-Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V**

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)