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Lowe's In-Home Sales Specialist in Elmira, New York
Your Impact
The In Home Sales Specialist is a vital role in Services sales execution, providing customers the right home improvement products, with the best service and value, from the comfort of their home. In Home Sales Specialist deliver a superior client experience by accurately assessing customer needs and swiftly creating a final quote/proposal. This associate spends most of his/her time in our customer homes or other locations to discuss project plans. The In Home Sales Specialist must be comfortable owning the customer relationship and engaging in conversation to understand customer needs, providing product and project consultation, and overcoming challenges to closing sales. To succeed in this role, this associates must demonstrate: strong sales acumen, the ability to generate and drive new business opportunities and maintaining store relationships, connectivity and a healthy pipeline, proven abilities to meet and exceed sales goals and objectives, and be committed to service excellence. Travel Requirements: This role requires frequent traveling between customer sites.
What You Will Do
Discover customers’ needs and offer solutions to them through the company’s services or products
Become an expert in our product offerings and serve as a go-to source for clients who want more information concerning our products
Responsible for meeting quarterly sales goals and objectives
Actively engage and drive sales by achieving minimum sales appointment thresholds
Maintain a strong relationship within assigned territory thru active engagement in the store and assigned region.
Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by walking them through projects when necessary
Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
Builds client relationships asking qualifying questions to fully understand and assess client needs
Overcomes client objections by understanding client motivations and desired project outcomes
Captures accurate measurements, confirms client product selections, reviews next steps, and gains a scheduled commitment (i.e., confirmed date and time) for follow-up
Follows-up with clients who have not made a buying decision when the company runs promotions
Calls clients 24 hours in advance to confirm appointments
Prepares for all upcoming appointments by coordinating calls, products, and activities
Works with general contractors and/or installers to quote, sell, and produce accurate jobs
Keeps appointment calendar active and updated so that associates may schedule appointments for them
Provides detailed/comprehensive updates to Territory Sales Manager during weekly 1-1 meeting
Delivers paperwork to the store and project information to the appropriate store to ensure projects are produced accurately and on a timely basis
Maintains project folders and ensures all paperwork (e.g., contracts, pricing worksheets and proposal documentation) is filled out according to policy
Maintains all collateral, samples, forms and paperwork and ensures all samples are clean, workable and prepared for client demonstration
Takes all necessary safety precautions when visiting customers in their home
Although majority of time is spent outside of store, this individual must adhere to all safety requirements when in the store and is held to the same safety measures of other associates.
Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED General Studies and 1-2 Years Residential construction experience (e.g., home building or renovations) OR 2 years of face-to-face sales experience (alternative to experience as a Lowe's Sales Specialist)
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and ability to pass MVR screen in accordance with company requirements
If the state or local municipality requires a salesperson license for this position, you must either be licensed or pass the requisite licensing exam within sixty (60) days of starting employment in this position
Preferred Skills/Education
1-2 Years 2 Years Experience using Lowe's or other similar selling CRM systems (e.g., M2O)
1-2 Years 2 Years In-home or commission-based sales experience
Licensure or certification as a Construction Supervisor.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Competitive Salary: Total Compensation opportunity for top performers of $150,000 and above (consisting of a base annual salary of $40,000 plus commission).
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our benefits page (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits) .
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.
Pay Range: $ - $ annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.