Now Hiring - Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op - Outdoor Power Equipment Salesman – Sevierville, TN in Sevierville, TN

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LOCATION: Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op - Sevierville, TN JOB TYPE: Full-Time

• JOB DESCRIPTION: Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op is seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Outdoor Power Equipment Salesman and Parts Specialist. This dual-role position is responsible for selling equipment, assisting with parts needs, and providing excellent support throughout the equipment lifecycle. This position acts as a liaison between customers, mechanics, and the parts department. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with customers, understand equipment operation, and be able to support both sales and service functions.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Customer Interaction & Sales
• Greet customers, assess their needs, and provide expert product information
• Demonstrate equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and tractors
• Promote sales, explain financing options, and close transactions
• Ensure a positive, helpful, and knowledgeable customer experience Parts Identification & Management
• Identify required parts using catalogs or computer systems
• Record, manage, and organize parts inventory
• Process customer orders and assist with parts deliveries Service Coordination
• Assist customers and mechanics with repair documentation
• Create work orders and communicate service needs to the appropriate department
• Help ensure smooth coordination between sales, parts, and service Inventory & Merchandising
• Maintain accurate inventory records for equipment and parts
• Assist with product display setup and store organization
• Maintain a clean and well-organized sales area Product Knowledge
• Stay current on equipment features, industry trends, and maintenance requirements
• Participate in ongoing training as needed
• Other duties as assigned.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• In-depth mechanical knowledge of lawn mowers, handheld equipment, tractors, and implements
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Retail or sales experience preferred, especially with relationship-building and meeting sales goals
• Ability to qualify leads, provide quotes, and overcome customer objections
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and inventory software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQURIEMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous sales or ag retail experience preferred
• Mechanical knowledge or experience in small engines a plus
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee or with reasonable accommodation to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to move around the facility and grounds without assistance
• Ability to repeatedly bend, crouch, kneel, stand, reach, grasp, crawl, walk, lift, push, pull, or climb
• Ability to operate all equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Ability to lift up-to 50 pounds regularly