Sales Consultant

Rural King • Xenia, OH

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About The Position

Rural King is seeking a Sales Consultant to provide knowledgeable sales support across agricultural products, power equipment, farm equipment, lawn and garden, tools, and home essentials. The role helps customers find suitable products and supports sales, financing, special orders, and store operations. The position involves product recommendations and demonstrations, customer relationship building, processing transactions and orders, maintaining merchandise and sales-floor presentation, and collaborating with the store team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, active listening, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recommend solutions based on customer needs and work toward sales goals.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use POS, inventory systems, Microsoft Office, and retail technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 30 pounds repetitively and 31–50 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to use ladders and pallet jacks.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Close visual awareness required.

Nice To Haves

• Agriculture-related education or certifications.
• Previous sales, customer service, retail, agricultural, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs, applications, preferences, and budgets to recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Provide product information, explain features and benefits, and conduct demonstrations when needed.
• Build customer relationships through service, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Use upselling and cross-selling techniques to support sales goals and promote store offers and loyalty programs.
• 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 for equipment purchases.
• Process power equipment store stock and customer special orders.
• Assist with receiving, moving, and displaying merchandise.
• Maintain sales-floor presentation through zoning, signage, merchandising, and cleanliness.
• Help customers locate products and recommend alternatives when items are unavailable.
• Maintain customer information for orders, product availability, and follow-up.
• Process sales, special orders, returns, and other transactions using POS and store systems.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and support store operations.
• Participate in cross-training and required training to stay current on company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts
• Training and professional development
• Career opportunities with a company that promotes from within
• A collaborative, team-focused work environment
• Eligible associates may receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED