Technical Support Jobs in Tennessee

This position is essential to the success of our retail stores. Technical Support Specialists work closely with wholesale customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Technical Service Specialists are also expected to promptly resolve any customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction as well as stay up-to-date with product features and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store. Technical Support Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store's sales goals.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

• Ensure customer quality and service expectations are met.
• Assist customers in preparing paint specifications to meet product applications.
• Troubleshoot on-line technical problems such as correcting batches and formulation of products.
• Advise customers of product line changes and improvements.
• Maintain expertise in equipment use and surface preparation.
• Shade product batches using intermix system.
• Assist customers with product inventory control/re-ordering.
• Train customers on product knowledge and application methods.
• Evaluate product complaints and decide the best way to resolve the problem.
• Assist sales reps by preparing samples, panels, etc. for presentations.
• Coordinate technical service issues between branch, sales reps and product service room.
• Maintain customer technical service issues on file for follow-up.
• Maintain facility to S-W standards through proper maintenance, repair and housekeeping.
• Identify facility problems and make recommendations.
• Follow designated loss prevention, security and safety practices according to policy and correct or
  report non-compliance of appropriate procedures/policies.

• Must be familiar with the proper, handling, storing, labeling, cleaning up spills, disposing of and
  filing all paperwork associated with hazardous material/waste.

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  Additional Duties:
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer problems with spray equipment.
• Document and refer potential wholesale leads to appropriate sales rep.
• Operate all material handling, color matching, tinting, mixing and lab testing equipment as required
  and in a safe manner.
• Assist with physical inventory.
• Assist with color blending, warehouse and delivery responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Requirements:
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have received at least a “meets expectations” (3) rating on your most recent performance appraisal
• If internal to Sherwin-Williams, you must have completed all HR Cloud eLearning courses required for your current position
  
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Have at least a High School diploma or GED
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products
• Have previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish
• Prefer experience with Chemical Coatings products and customers.