Paint Sales Associate & Delivery Driver
About Wallauer Paint, Hardware & DesignWallauer 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.
Position Summary: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.
Primary Job Functions: 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
Physical Requirements:- 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
Wallauer 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.
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