Sales Consultant
The purpose of the Sales Consultant is to play a pivotal role in assisting customers with their agricultural and household needs. With a store knowledge of farm equipment, power equipment, tools, and home essentials, you will provide exceptional customer service and expert advice to ensure a positive shopping experience.
Responsibilities include :
- Provide excellent customer service and expert advice to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Engage customers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Assist customers with the retail financing process.
- Manage the ordering of power equipment.
- Assist with receiving, moving, and displaying power equipment products.
- Follow the Indoor Merchandising Guide to ensure products are set and maintained to company standards.
- Conduct power equipment demonstrations when necessary.
- Assist customers in locating items within the store and recommend suitable alternatives.
- Listen to customer concerns and address questions or issues promptly.
- Collect customer contact information for follow-up situations.
- Establish and maintain healthy, long-term relationships with customers.
- Provide expert advice and product knowledge to customers.
- Demonstrate the features and benefits of products.
- Utilize upselling and cross-selling techniques to maximize sales.
- Promote exclusive offers and store loyalty programs.
- Process special orders, operate the POS register, and resolve return issues.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets.
- Participate in training sessions to stay updated on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Contribute to visual merchandising efforts.
- Ability to work outdoors in various elements.
- Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments.
- Actively participate in learning initiatives.
- Provide friendly, proactive, and professional support to others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualities for Success include :
High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in agriculture or related fields is a plus.Proven experience in a sales or customer service role, preferably in a retail environment.Deep knowledge and passion for agriculture, farm equipment, tools, and home essentials.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Strong problem-solving abilities.Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving sales targets.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Basic computer skills for point-of-sale transactions and inventory management.Resilience and a willingness to deal with rejection.Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.Initiative to devise sales strategies.Demonstrated behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Comfortable navigating computer systems and software.Physical Requirements include :
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.Ability to lift, push, and / or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently.Ability to verbally communicate effectively with others.Must have close visual awareness.Ability to use a ladder and / or pallet jack.Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.