Virtual Designer - Remote (Michigan Preferred)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: North Carolina (USA) All Lowe's associates deliver quality customer service while being friendly and professional with being eager to understand our customers need. The Virtual Designer serves as an expert, explaining the specifications and features of a product or service to existing or potential customers, with the goal of closing a sale. The Virtual Designer is primarily responsible for providing superior customer service by designing kitchens using computer ? aided drafting 20/20 software. This includes specifications provided by Kitchen Sales Specialist and / or customer, prepare detailed design to meet customer needs. In addition, the Virtual Designer will create interior spaces that reflect customers' needs and tastes. When applicable, follow-up with store Sales Specialist for any information necessary to complete design project. This role works closely with Stores and Service Providers to identify and respond to immediate needs/issues as well as generate ideas for enhancing/improving the overall program. In addition, the Virtual Designer will collaborate with peers daily to ensure consistent and effective messaging to all Virtual Designers and Virtual Design Manager. To be successful, the Virtual Designer must have knowledge of customer service practices, remodeling and installation activities and retail selling operations. Lastly, the Virtual Designer will include continuous cross training with the Kitchen Sales Specialist to assist with the development of processes and procedures to enhance the business model. Travel Requirements: This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel on occasion to meetings, trainings, or to support neighboring stores. ? Responsible for providing superior customer service by designing kitchens using computer ? aided drafting 20/20 software. ? From specifications provided by Kitchen Sales Specialist and / or customer, prepare detailed design to meet customer needs. ? Create interior spaces that reflect customers? needs and tastes. When necessary, follow ? up with store Sales Specialist for any information necessary to complete design project. ? Cross training with role of Kitchen Sales Specialist may be required. ? 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 ? Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers. ? Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe?s programs. ? Listens to, identifies, anticipates, and responds to customer needs. ? Displays a keen understanding of local competitive offerings; recognizing and communicating the advantages of Lowe?s products and services to employees and customers. ? Works with customers to create design and details, researches ideas based on customers? plans, recommends products/services, and provides customers with project estimates consistently gaining customers commitment to close the sale. ? Follows-up with customers to ensure all order and project requirements are satisfactorily met. ? Serves as point of contact on all designs and/or installs within department. ? Monitors order status of products and special orders and communicates updates or issues with customers and Lowe?s associates (e.g., Receiving, Delivery, and Install staff) as needed. ? Enters, processes, and tracks customer orders and installations to manage customer follow-up and completion of order/project according to schedule. ? In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned. Required ? 2 years Call center, Office administrative, High volume retail, Service support, or similar work environment ? 2 years Previous Kitchen/Bath experience ? 2 years Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures ? 2 Years Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries ? 2 Years Read, write and communicate using English language enough to perform job functions ? 2 Years Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of the employee in achieving them ? 2 Years Experience with CAD design or design using 20/20 software preferred Preferred ? Experience identifying and selling products based upon customer needs or plans ? Experience in a sales environment with required sales goals or metrics Experience in providing customer service including identifying and resolving customer complaints, building relationships with customers and thanking customers for their business Benefits ? 401k with up to 4.25% match ? Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price) ? Tuition-Free Education ? 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave ? 10% Associate Discount For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits. Working Conditions ? You will be expected to be accessible during your scheduled work hours via email, chat and/or telephone. ? Your designated work area needs to be distraction free. ? Easy access to your home router for equipment set up. ? The computer and router must be within 6 feet of each other. This is a mandatory requirement from the business. ? You need to have internet access with the following requirements: ? Internet speed has a minimum 20mb/s download, 5mb upload according to your service agreement. ? You can run a speed test by accessing the following: Google Speed Test this link must be accessed by your home computer, not a Lowe's computer or cell phone. ? Run the speed test 3 times and take the highest speed result. 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 Pay Range: $17.73 - $29.61 per hour 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. Lowe's hourly remote associates cannot reside in Alaska, California or Hawaii. Lowe's salaried remote associates cannot reside in Alaska or Hawaii. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,?and the California Fair Chance Act. Lowe?s believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, assets, information and products; partnering, supervising, and regularly working with other Lowe?s employees; and adhering to and monitoring compliance and safety guidelines. This offer from 'Lowe's India' has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 72% flex score.