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Paint Store Sales Associate / Paint Specialist
Company: The Paint Loft
Location: Leesburg
Industry: Paint & Decorating Retail
Brand: Authorized Benjamin Moore Retailer
About Us
The Paint Loft is a premium paint and decorating retailer proudly serving homeowners, contractors, designers, and commercial clients in Northern Virginia. As an authorized Benjamin Moore store, we specialize in high-quality paints, stains, coatings, and professional product recommendations while delivering exceptional customer service.
We are looking for a motivated, knowledgeable, and customer-focused team member to join our growing Leesburg location.
Position Overview
The Paint Store Sales Associate / Paint Specialist will assist customers with product selection, color matching, paint mixing, order fulfillment, and general store operations. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a paint retail environment and understands paint products, finishes, and customer service standards expected in a professional paint store.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience working at a Benjamin Moore retailer or similar paint store such as Sherwin-Williams, PPG, Dulux, or independent paint retailer
- Strong knowledge of architectural paints, primers, stains, and sundries
- Experience with paint tinting and color matching systems
- Ability to assist both DIY homeowners and professional contractors
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
- Basic computer and POS system knowledge
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with paint, stain, and coating product selection
- Mix and tint paint accurately using computerized tinting systems
- Recommend appropriate primers, finishes, and application products
- Help customers with color selection and product compatibility
- Maintain organized shelves, displays, and inventory
- Receive and stock incoming shipments
- Process sales transactions and contractor orders
- Provide excellent customer service in-store and over the phone
- Maintain a clean and professional store appearance
- Support contractor accounts and repeat commercial customers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Benjamin Moore products and systems
- Knowledge of commercial and residential coatings
- Bilingual candidates are an asset
- Experience working with contractors, painters, or construction professionals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Growth opportunities within a growing company
- Employee discounts on products
- Supportive team environment
- Full-time and part-time positions available
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working at a Benjamin Moore Paint store?
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Leesburg, VA 20176 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20