Equipment Sales Specialist OPE Mowers and Compact Tractors

The Cornerstone Equipment Company; Oakboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Cornerstone Equipment Company is hiring an Equipment Sales Specialist in Oakboro, NC. This full-time position requires engaging with customers to assess their land and recommend the best mowing and compact tractor solutions. In addition to a base salary between $40,000 and $60,000, you'll enjoy performance bonuses and opportunities for career advancement.

The ideal candidate has a strong customer-facing background, mechanical knowledge, and is comfortable operating equipment. A passion for problem-solving and genuine customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of customer-facing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to demonstrate equipment.
• Natural problem-solver with great listening skills.
• Safe operation of various equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer and assess their needs.
• Perform property assessments and demonstrate equipment.
• Coordinate delivery and on-site training for customers.
• Maintain showroom standards and company culture.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Comfortable operating equipment

Clean driving record

Availability for weekends

Tools

Mowers

Compact tractors

Utility vehicles

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Title

Equipment Sales Specialist – OPE, Mowers & Compact Tractors

Location: Oakboro Tractor and Equipment – Oakboro, NC 28129

Department: Sales

Reports To: Sales Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: June 2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Company Overview

Oakboro Tractor & Equipment (aka The Cornerstone Equipment Co.), an independent, high-growth dealership representing Bobcat, Grasshopper, STIHL, ECHO, and Husqvarna, is seeking a sales specialist for our flagship store in Oakboro, NC.

Our company is built on the foundational values of honesty and integrity, where customers are our #1 priority and our employees are the ones who make that promise real every day — every piece of equipment, every relationship, every time.

Position Summary

This is a solutions based sales position. You are the trusted advisor who helps homeowners, landscapers, churches, schools, and municipalities choose the perfect zero-turn, walk-behind, compact tractor, or handheld package for their needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet every customer within 10 seconds and ask: “Tell me about your land.”
• Perform on-site or virtual property assessments (acres, terrain, gates, trees, budget, usage)
• Demonstrate Grasshopper, Toro, and Husqvarna zero-turns, Utility vehicles, compact tractors, robotic mowers, and STIHL/ECHO handhelds in real conditions
• Build complete grounds-care solutions: mower + bagger, tractor + loader/finish mower, full battery ecosystem
• Write accurate quotes and sales orders, coordinate delivery and on-site training
• Follow up at 7 days, 30 days, and every season — for life
• Keep showroom, demo fleet, and lot to “grand-opening every day” standard
• Live the company culture daily: relationships first, genuine care, zero pressure

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of customer-facing experience (equipment sales, landscaping, ag retail, or powersports strongly preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude — you can explain deck lift systems, hydrostatic drives, battery run-times, and cut quality without a script
• Natural listener who solves problems instead of pushing units
• Comfortable and safe operating zero-turn mowers, utility vehicles, compact tractors up to 60 hp, and all handheld OPE
• Clean driving record and ability to demo on hills and uneven ground
• Weekend and occasional evening availability. Half day saturdays are mandatory, rotating with half days off during the week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience selling Grasshopper, Toro, Husqvarna, or Bobcat GME Equipment
• Current or recent factory sales certification with any of our brands
• Existing relationships with landscapers, homeowners’ associations, municipalities, or churches in Moore / Lee / Harnett counties

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $40,000 – $60,000 based on experience

Unit + gross-profit commission

Clear path: Sales Specialist → Senior Sales → Sales Manager → Owner-Operator Academy

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Seasonal Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

How to Apply

Email resume and a short note telling us about your favorite mower or tractor you’ve ever owned/used to:

[e-mail]

Subject line: “OPE & Compact Tractor Sales – Oakboro – [Your Name]”

Every short-listed candidate gets a personal call from the Owner-Operator.

The Oakboro Tractor & Equipment (The Cornerstone Equipment Co.) is an equal opportunity employer.

Oakboro, North Carolina

704-485-3960