Outdoor Power Equipment and Golf Cart Sales Person

Company overview:

Capitol Equipment, Marine & Golf Carts is a family-owned and operated business proudly serving the community since 1925. With one of the state's largest showrooms, we offer a wide selection of outdoor power equipment, golf carts, and handheld power tools. We take pride in matching our customers with the best brands to meet either their residential, consumer or their professional, commercial needs. Our dedication extends beyond products—we are equally committed to the growth and stability of our employees and deeply appreciate the loyalty of our valued customers.

Position:

The Sales Associate helps customers choose power equipment, handheld tools, and golf carts through various channels, including in-person interactions, phone calls, the company website, email, social media, trade shows, and on-the-road meetings. This role requires strong customer service skills to provide a professional and satisfying experience while effectively communicating product knowledge and the benefits of doing business with the company.

Preferred candidates have experience in new business development or retail showroom sales. The ideal candidate should enjoy the outdoors, appreciate small businesses, value long-term customer relationships, and take pride in helping customers find the best solutions for their needs.

Responsibilities:

· Understand and advise customers on the best fit for their needs in each of our equipment areas

· Provide exceptional customer service in building long term relationships

· Research and market to different market segments reaching both the consumer and commercial customer

· Return calls, email, social media requests in an effective and timely manner

· Maintain inventory levels and ensure product displays are well organized and appealing

· Remain organized in keeping a neat appearance and work area to better customer experience

· Process sales transactions accurately within our POS system

· Keep current with product knowledge through various online training from manufacturers

· Work 40 hours per week inclusive of Saturday’s from 8am – 12noon.

Qualifications:

· High school graduate with Associates Degree in business related major

· 1 year sales experience preferably in outdoor power equipment or related field

· Knowledge of landscape equipment, its use and maintenance practices are highly desirable

· Self-motivated, results-oriented individual with a degree of energy balanced with integrity, attention to detail and a positive personable demeanor

· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner

· Computer skills with the ability & desire to learn a new system

· Punctuality and team spirit while maintaining a helpful, pleasant attitude with co-workers and management in a busy, seasonal, retail environment

Benefits for Full Time:

· Employee Discount

· Medical Insurance

· 401K

· Paid vacation

Salary:

· Starting at $20/hr based on your experience, paid hourly

· Commission bonus structure incentives

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Manchester, CT 06042 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20