Paint Sales/Delivery Driver

Wallauer Paint, Hardware & Design has been part of the Hudson Valley for more than a century - and today, our family has grown to 18 locations across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties. We're the trusted local partner for homeowners, contractors, and designers who rely on us for expertise, service, and community connection.

The Paint Sales Associate/Delivery Driver supports daily store operations by providing knowledgeable, friendly customer service while ensuring accurate and timely delivery of products to local customers. This role combines instore paint sales-including tinting, product recommendations, and order preparation-with safe operation of a company vehicle for scheduled local deliveries.

Sell paint and paint sundries/accessories at authorized prices

Instruct customers on the use of paint & paint-related products

Receives and handles requests from customers and distributors for price quotes, purchase orders, order adjustments, and order cancellations

Builds rapport with customers and works to ensure they receive excellent service.

Uses a computer database to retrieve necessary customer information, inventory information and purchase order status

Provides pricing, delivery and other order information to customers

Drafts purchase orders and invoices to submit to the accounting department.

Maintains files of active orders and updates with changes to customer accounts or orders.

As required, confirms the credit status of a customer with the financial/credit departments

Handles instance of customer dissatisfaction and specific customer complains reasonably, promptly, and effectively and recommend adjustments to management

Stock shelves with appropriate merchandise and maintain a premium store appearance

Performs other related duties as assigned

Maintain a neat, clean updated paint counter

Be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Self Starter, quick learner, team player with strong communication skills

Must be able to answer phones, assist any customers, lift-up to 60lbs, take out the trash, clean where needed, and any other tasks that may need to be complete.

Secondary Job Functions:

Driving a truck or van through the five boroughs, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties

Pre-load van with deliveries

Pre route deliveries for the day

Maintain inventory transfer tickets ensuring the accuracy of loaded items

Ensure truck or van is drivable at all times

Checking vehicle daily for safety

Making sure all inspections and insurances are up to date

Making sure to report any maintenance issues to management.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Valid license and clean driving record
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to speak and write English
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn database and ordering system
• Ability to safely load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Positive/friendly attitude
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as necessary

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local area, including Westchester, Putnam, Rockland counties, and the 5 boroughs.
• Familiarity with routine vehicle maintenance.
• Paint/sundry product knowledge a plus
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures with prolonged periods of standing, sitting, walking, crouching, squatting, loading and unloading truck or van

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount