Sales Consultant - Agricultural & Power Equipment

About the role

Rural King is seeking a Sales Consultant to provide knowledgeable sales support across agricultural, power equipment, farm, lawn and garden, tools and home essentials. The role helps customers find the right products while supporting sales, financing, special orders and store operations.

Key responsibilities

• Understand customer needs, applications, preferences and budget, then recommend products and solutions, explaining features and benefits and demonstrating them when needed
• Build customer relationships through service, follow-up and issue resolution, and use upselling and cross-selling to support sales goals and promotions
• Provide product expertise across power equipment, farm equipment, tools, lawn and garden, live animals, heating, fencing, batteries, pools and home essentials
• Assist with retail financing and required documentation, process store stock and special orders, and help with receiving, moving and displaying merchandise
• Maintain sales floor presentation through zoning, signage, merchandising and cleanliness, and help customers locate products
• Maintain customer information for orders, availability and follow-up
• Process sales, special orders, returns and other transactions using POS and store systems, and collaborate with team members
• Take part in cross-training and required training, and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; agriculture-related education or certifications preferred
• Previous sales, customer service, retail, agricultural or related experience preferred
• Strong communication, active listening, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physical ability to sit or stand for long periods, lift 30 pounds repeatedly and 31-50 pounds intermittently, use ladders and pallet jacks, and climb stairs several times a day

Required skills

• Basic computer skills and ability to use POS, inventory systems, Microsoft Office and retail technology
• POS and inventory systems

What we offer

• Pay of $14.00-$17.10 per hour, depending on location, education, experience, shift and other factors
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts, training and career opportunities with internal promotion