Description
At Crown Power & Equipment, our Lawn & Garden Sales Representative is not only responsible for selling new and used equipment, but they are also a strategic business connection for our customer base. By evaluating a customer’s lawn and garden equipment needs, they can lay out a strategic plan for the customer’s future equipment needs. This position is a primary point of contact for their customers which lends to building a strong foundation with our customers to continue our working relationships for years to come.
About Crown Power & Equipment:
We provide a comprehensive range of outdoor power equipment, as well as large and small machinery from top manufacturers such as Case iH, Vermeer, Grasshopper, and Cub Cadet, to mention a few.
We are proud of our past, and excited for our future. We have over 32 years of continuous growth and employee satisfaction. In fact, some employees (and customers) were with us when we opened our doors in 1992.
We wouldn’t have been able to achieve this level of success without a team of dedicated employees!
If you are looking at growing your career, we invite you to apply today!
Benefits Offered:
In addition to competitive wages, we provide the following benefits:
Crown Power & Equipment pays 85% of the medical, dental, and vision premiums for employee only coverage
- $25,000 basic life insurance policy provided at no cost with the option to add voluntarily up to an additional $500,000
- Additional voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, & Short-term Disability
- Paid vacation and PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan after 90-days of employment with a Company match up to 4%
- Product discounts
Essential Job Functions
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with current and potential walk-in customers
- Responsible for assisting customers in the dealership with their equipment questions and identifying solutions to meet their needs
- Assures customer receives proper instructions, warranty information, operating manual, and
- Stay current on product knowledge with the ability to effectively communicate the benefits and features of products for optimum customer satisfaction
- Understanding and implementation of Company sales strategy
- Provide management with accurate sales forecasts for financial planning
- Attend tradeshows, conferences, sales training events/seminars as designated
- Acquire and maintain knowledge of used equipment values and be able to competently assess for trading purposes
- Monitor competitive products and activity
- Input and maintain accurate information in PowerEQ (dealer software tracking system)
- Maintain current knowledge of financing/warranty/service options available to customers
- Conduct new equipment field demonstrations
- Work as a team with other departments to consistently create a positive customer experience
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop strong business relationships
- Ability to respond quickly, effectively, and professionally to demands and requests from customers and employees
- Ability to manage and resolve interpersonal conflict
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret sales reports
- Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time
- Intermediate-level computer skills, including the ability to learn new business systems and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be self-disciplined and able to work independently
- Valid Class E driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Experience working with ag equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with walking, climbing stairs, reaching, pushing, pulling, leaning, and twisting
- Ability to lift items up to 75 lbs. and work in awkward positions
- Fitness to work in adverse and extreme weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Agri-Business, or experience related to the industry
- 1+ years sales experience in a related industry
- Forklift certification
- Valid Class E driver's license or better
- Basic computer experience
Candidate is required to successfully pass the pre-employment screenings which include background check, pre-employment drug screening, as well as a driving record evaluation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Reports To: Branch Manager
