Full Time - Sales Specialist - Appliances - Day
Lowe's Companies, Inc. · Richardson, TX · 1 mo ago
Business Development$86/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate, no navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting mentions benefits: multiple health insurance options, tuition assistance, company-matching 401(k), 10% Associate Discount, Track to the Trades program, bonus opportunities from sales performance. Also "competitive pay and flexible schedules" mentioned. Also "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors..." That's pay info but vague. It says "competitive pay". Not a specific number. Should we include Pay section? The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does mention "competitive pay and flexible schedules" and "Starting rate of pay may vary". That's still pay info, albeit vague. It's still stating pay exists. I'd include a Pay section with that info. Schedule: mentions flexible schedules. Also part-time or full-time. So we can include Schedule section. Benefits: we have specific benefits listed. So include Benefits.
Now sections: About the role (the initial paragraph about impact). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Requirements (Minimum Qualifications). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Skills? Could be derived from qualifications? Might combine? But we need to decide if we have a Skills section separate. The posting includes "Able to Read, write, and perform basic arithmetic", "Able to stand and sit for prolonged periods", "Minimally lift 25lbs...". Those are more like requirements/qualifications. Could put under Requirements. Skills maybe not needed. But we could include Skills if we have specific skill statements like "bilingual skills", "professional certification", "experience with 20/20 or CAD". Those are more qualifications/preferred. Might be okay to not have a separate Skills section if content thin. The rule: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Skills into Requirements/Qualifications. But we need to follow headings list: we can omit Skills if not substantive. Similarly, we could omit Pay if content is vague? But we have some pay info: "competitive pay and flexible schedules", "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience." plus "Earn more from your sales performance with additional bonus opportunities." That's pay/bonus. So we can include Pay section with that.
Schedule: "Whether you need a part-time position or a place to plant yourself and grow", "flexible schedules". So we can include Schedule.
Now we need to strip boilerplate: EEO statements, legal, duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, application instructions like "For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits." That's a link but it's about benefits; we might keep that as part of Benefits? It's a reference link. Might be considered boilerplate? It's a link to benefits info. The instruction says remove application instructions. This is not application instruction but a reference. Might keep? Safer to keep as part of Benefits? It's a URL. Might be considered navigation? Probably okay to keep as part of Benefits. However, the instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The link to benefits is not exactly those; it's informational. I'd keep it.
Also duplicated lines: there are two "About Lowe's" paragraphs with similar content; we need to preserve all substantive info but not duplicate. We should combine or keep one? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove duplicated lines. So we need to deduplicate. The two About Lowe's paragraphs are similar but have slight differences: first says FY2023 sales $86B, 1.7k stores, 300k associates. Second says FY2025 sales $86B, 300k associates, operates over 1,700 stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. So they are not identical; they add extra info (branches, distribution centers). So we should keep both but avoid duplication of same sentences. We'll combine into a single paragraph that includes all unique facts: FY2023 sales $86B? Actually second says FY2025 sales $86B. Might be a mistake but we keep both? Could note both years? Might be confusing. Better to keep both paragraphs but remove duplicate sentences like "Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts." That appears in both. We'll keep one instance.
Now we need to format.
Structure:
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Requirements: Minimum Qualifications list.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list.
Benefits: list of benefits from "How We Support You" plus the link.
Pay: info about competitive pay, flexible schedules, bonus opportunities, starting rate may vary.
Schedule: info about part-time/full-time, flexible schedules.
We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler. All have content.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft.
About the role paragraph: "As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet. Your sales expertise can help customers find the products they need and encourage them to transform a great project idea into reality. If you enjoy helping people and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you."
How We Support You paragraph: "Whether you need a part-time position or a place to plant yourself and grow, Lowe's is ready to support your goals. As a Lowe's associate, you'll gain access to a variety of benefits beyond competitive pay and flexible schedules. Earn more from your sales performance with additional bonus opportunities. Make your well-being a priority with multiple health insurance options. Explore educational opportunities with Lowe's tuition assistance program. Take charge of your financial future with a company-matching 401(k). Gain extra savings with a 10% Associate Discount. Learn new trade skills with our Track to the Trades program. For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits."
We'll put that in Benefits.
Now Responsibilities: list items:
- Provide SMART customer service by seeking out customers to understand their needs, answer questions, and communicate the advantages of Lowe's products and services
- Serve as a point of contact for customers and vendors within your department, providing project estimates, scheduling installer visits, processing and tracking customer orders/installations, and following up to ensure project completion.
- If in the Pro Department, focus on external accounts and outside sales and services
- Monitor inventory levels to support sales, working with vendors and other stores to find merchandise and order replacement stock
- Perform price reviews by pricing policies and ensure maintenance of pricing and documentation
- Support all checkout functions, call buttons, departmental pages, or requests for assistance
- Train associates in the department by conducting on-the-job training on the Sales floor and coaching around development needs
- Complete other duties as assigned
Now Minimum Qualifications list:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year experience in customer-facing sales or 6 months of Lowe’s retail experience (Or 3 years of external experience in customer-facing sales or 18 months of Lowe’s retail experience if education requirement is not met)
- 1 year of experience in sales or customer service in a sales environment with required sales goals or metrics
- Able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction)
- Able to stand and sit for prolonged periods
- Minimally lift 25lbs unassisted or over 25lbs with or without an accommodation
- Obtain sales-related licensure or registration if required by law in your state (Lowe's will support and fund this requirement)
Now Preferred Qualifications list:
- 1 year of experience in completing customer sales orders
- 1 Year Experience promoting product related services and plans such as installation, delivery, credit financing, or extended protection plan
- 2 years of experience designing customized products for customers using 20/20 or Computer-Aided Design System
- Professional certification related to the department being considered
- Bi-lingual skills
- Lowe's commitment to growth and teamwork extends to the community as well. To better equip our stores and serve our communities, we strongly encourage bilingual, military, and veteran talent to apply and join our team.
The last sentence is more of a statement; we can include as a bullet.
Now Benefits list (already captured in How We Support You). We'll bullet each benefit:
- Competitive pay and flexible schedules
- Additional bonus opportunities based on sales performance
- Multiple health insurance options
- Tuition assistance program
- Company-matching 401(k)
- 10% Associate Discount
- Track to the Trades program (learn new trade skills)
- For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits
Now Pay section: maybe we already included competitive pay in Benefits; but we need a Pay section per instruction. Could include: "Competitive pay (rate may vary based on position, location, education, training, and/or experience). Additional bonus opportunities based on sales performance." Also mention "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience."
We'll avoid duplication with Benefits; but it's okay to have some overlap? Might be considered duplication. Better to keep Pay separate focusing on pay details, and Benefits focusing on other benefits. So Pay: "Competitive pay (rate may vary based on position, location, education, training, and/or experience). Additional bonus opportunities based on sales performance." Also maybe mention "Earn more from your sales performance with additional bonus opportunities."
Schedule: "Part-time or full-time availability. Flexible schedules."
Now About Lowe's: we need a section? Not in headings list; we have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. About Lowe's is company overview; could go under About the role? But we already used About the role for role impact. Could we add another section like "About Lowe's"? Not in allowed headings list. The instruction says use
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate, no navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting mentions benefits: multiple health insurance options, tuition assistance, company-matching 401(k), 10% Associate Discount, Track to the Trades program, bonus opportunities from sales performance. Also "competitive pay and flexible schedules" mentioned. Also "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors..." That's pay info but vague. It says "competitive pay". Not a specific number. Should we include Pay section? The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does mention "competitive pay and flexible schedules" and "Starting rate of pay may vary". That's still pay info, albeit vague. It's still stating pay exists. I'd include a Pay section with that info. Schedule: mentions flexible schedules. Also part-time or full-time. So we can include Schedule section. Benefits: we have specific benefits listed. So include Benefits.
Now sections: About the role (the initial paragraph about impact). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Requirements (Minimum Qualifications). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Skills? Could be derived from qualifications? Might combine? But we need to decide if we have a Skills section separate. The posting includes "Able to Read, write, and perform basic arithmetic", "Able to stand and sit for prolonged periods", "Minimally lift 25lbs...". Those are more like requirements/qualifications. Could put under Requirements. Skills maybe not needed. But we could include Skills if we have specific skill statements like "bilingual skills", "professional certification", "experience with 20/20 or CAD". Those are more qualifications/preferred. Might be okay to not have a separate Skills section if content thin. The rule: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Skills into Requirements/Qualifications. But we need to follow headings list: we can omit Skills if not substantive. Similarly, we could omit Pay if content is vague? But we have some pay info: "competitive pay and flexible schedules", "Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience." plus "Earn more from your sales performance with additional bonus opportunities." That's pay/bonus. So we can include Pay section with that.
Schedule: "Whether you need a part-time position or a place to plant yourself and grow", "flexible schedules". So we can include Schedule.
Now we need to strip boilerplate: EEO statements, legal, duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, application instructions like "For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits." That's a link but it's about benefits; we might keep that as part of Benefits? It's a reference link. Might be considered boilerplate? It's a link to benefits info. The instruction says remove application instructions. This is not application instruction but a reference. Might keep? Safer to keep as part of Benefits? It's a URL. Might be considered navigation? Probably okay to keep as part of Benefits. However, the instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The link to benefits is not exactly those; it's informational. I'd keep it.
Also duplicated lines: there are two "About Lowe's" paragraphs with similar content; we need to preserve all substantive info but not duplicate. We should combine or keep one? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove duplicated lines. So we need to deduplicate. The two About Lowe's paragraphs are similar but have slight differences: first says FY2023 sales $86B, 1.7k stores, 300k associates. Second says FY2025 sales $86B, 300k associates, operates over 1,700 stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. So they are not identical; they add extra info (branches, distribution centers). So we should keep both but avoid duplication of same sentences. We'll combine into a single paragraph that includes all unique facts: FY2023 sales $86B? Actually second says FY2025 sales $86B. Might be a mistake but we keep both? Could note both years? Might be confusing. Better to keep both paragraphs but remove duplicate sentences like "Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts." That appears in both. We'll keep one instance.
Now we need to format.
Structure:
About the role
... (the impact paragraph and maybe "How We Support You"? Actually "How We Support You" is about benefits and support; could go under Benefits. But we have a Benefits section. So About the role includes first paragraph: "Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet.... If you enjoy helping people and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you." Also maybe "How We Support You" is about benefits; we can put that under Benefits. Thus About the role: just the impact paragraph. Responsibilities: the bullet list under Key Responsibilities. We'll convert each sentence into