What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Equipment Sales position at AgCentral Farmers Co-op and Ace Hardware?
The Power Equipment Sales Specialist is integral in providing outstanding customer service with a focus on meeting and exceeding sales forecasts in all Power Equipment Departments. This position must demonstrate extensive knowledge of power equipment, a strong understanding of the retail financing process, knowledge of competitive product offerings, and have experience with relationship building and closing sales. The applicable product classes this position would focus on include, but are not limited to: Tractor Attachments & Implements, Zero-Turn and Riding Lawn Mowers, Utility Trailers, UTVs, and all related accessories and parts. As the Power Equipment Sales Specialist, you will be the direct point of contact for all of the customer’s power equipment needs for the whole life cycle of their equipment (sales, service, warranty, etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service by helping potential customers find power equipment products that match their specific applications and needs.
• Ensure that equipment displays, and signage are set correctly and maintained to optimize sales.
• Conduct power equipment demonstrations when necessary.
• Manage the ordering of many types of Power Equipment for store stock as well as customer special orders.
• Assist with receiving, moving, and displaying power equipment products.
• Conduct pre-delivery-inspection (PDI) processes when receiving and selling any applicable equipment.
• Maintain Salesforce system with current customer information throughout the whole life cycle of the equipment.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventory in both the store inventory systems and the system.
• Coordinate service and repair of items with the mechanics, parts department, and mobile technicians.
• Assist customers and store mechanics with repair documentation in the system, including creating cases, creating parts requests, completing work orders and finalizing the warranty claim process.
• Ensure the safe use and proper maintenance of equipment & tools.
• Cross train other associates within the store to assist power equipment customers.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the outside of the store, as well as the entire shop work area.
• Use general office equipment regularly, specifically the ability to frequently operate a keyboard to enter in information.
• Sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties as assigned.
• Expert knowledge and operational experience with power equipment.
• Results oriented with retail sales experience.
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Strong background with using electronic equipment, including smart phones, tablets, computers and online applications.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Power Equipment Knowledge
Work every other Saturday
Pay dependent on experience
