Turf Sales Specialist
Job Description
Spikes and Houles Feed Store in Loretto, MN is hiring a Sales Specialist dedicated to our Lawn and Turf department. If you enjoy sales and working with customers to create and maintain the lawn and garden of their dreams, this may be the opportunity for you! In this role, you will complete a variety of customer service functions and specialize in sales with high level product knowledge. Each day you will greet customers and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives to ensure the customer is satisfied. You'll be cross trained in other departments to assist with all areas of the store. Not a Lawn or Turf expert? We provide product training. This is a full-time, year-round position that offers a supportive and motivated team. Some of our benefits may include: Competitive Wages Day, Evening, and Weekend Schedules Tuition Assistance for eligible employees Scholarship Opportunities Employee Discounts Health and Welfare Insurances 401K savings with company match Employee Referral Bonus Internship program
What will my day look like as the Lawn and Turf expert? •Creating and maintaining a warm, inviting, easy-to-navigate shopping environment. •Helping and affirming customers in finding the product specific to their wants/needs. •Keep store and yard neat and organized, following all safety policies to ensure safety of staff and guests. •Processing sales including cashiering, input of orders using POS system, set up and tracking deliveries (in departments where applicable). •Use inventory management system (Eagle) to maintain appropriate stocking levels. •Delivering an exceptional consumer shopping experience that leaves guests feeling inspired, enabled, affirmed, and eager to return. •Ensuring accurate pricing and signage for product merchandise. •Assist with merchandising of product based on seasonality/promotions, etc. •Continuing product education to provide the most valuable experience to customers. •Provide coaching and professional development to team member sales associates to enhance product knowledge and sales skills. •Work well independently, resolve problems, relate well with various types of individuals, exercise good judgment, and work cooperatively in a team. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 1. Excellent customer service skills and one-year previous sales experience. 2. Organized with high attention to detail 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. E-Verify: Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.