Merchandising Service Associate - Plant Service

Company: Lowe's
Location: Franklin
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Customer Service

Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
Builds relationships with vendors by providing direction and checking to ensure merchandise resets are completed according to Lowe's specifications
Collaborates with the Merchandising Service team and Manager by communicating project priorities, schedule, and project needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)

Although a majority of time of time will be spent in activities that do not involve the direct interaction with customers, the individual in this role is expected to engage with customers when the opportunity arises. This includes:

Understands customers' needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Engage with customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe's programs

In-stock

Merchandises to plantogram, price, color block and places plants as they arrive
Fills plant racks onto plant tables per plantogram to grand opening ready standards
Identifies damaged or missing signage, displays, and collateral and orders replacements in accordance with merchandising standards and plantogram details
Updates/validates wayfinding and product location signage as well as digital maintenance of this information throughout the store
Ensures cross merchandise, side stack products, j-hooks and gravity feed bins are placed appropriately, helping to drive add-on sales
Assists with culling and pricing dead and distressed plants
Maintain a high level of communication and partnership with manager and red vest associates
Identify and communicate issues with quality, quantity and additional needs to Red Vest Outside Garden Manager and MSM
Adjusts fixtures, rotates stock, and displays products and support materials using power equipment (e.g., lifts, order pickers) per service expectations and processes

Clean and Safe Stores

Reviews, completes, and enters completion details (when, what, amount of time spent, taking and uploading photographs to confirm servicing completion, etc.) for all assigned service and maintenance tasks
Ensures all displays are safe and in working order and repaired/replaced as needed
Repairs/seals damaged packaging and boxes including peg-hook items
Removes all trash, moves cardboard boxes to the bailer and moves plastic wrap and other debris to the compactor
Replaces light bulbs and alerts the appropriate contact when additional maintenance issues are noted (lights out, painting, etc.)
Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of Outside Garden and working areas
Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one's regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
Verify pricing is placed and accurate including BFS, 7x10, and promotional signage

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addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned

EEO Statement

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.%37981493% %%retail%%

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