Sales Associate

Knoxville-Powersports; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid accidental death and dis-

Job summary

Knoxville Powersports is seeking a highly motivated Sales Consultant to help customers find the right powersports, marine, or outdoor equipment for their needs. The right candidate will pursue leads, communicate with urgency, follow up meticulously, and stay engaged with customers throughout the purchasing process.

This role requires becoming a knowledgeable resource by studying our vehicles, boats, mowers, trailers, accessories, warranties, and purchasing options while delivering a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to build relationships and generate repeat business.
• Willingness to study products and understand customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and professionally to internet, phone, and in-store leads.
• Proactively follow up with prospective customers via calls, text, email, and CRM.
• Ask the right questions to understand needs, use, and budget.
• Guide customers through units, features, accessories, warranties, and options.
• Maintain accurate notes on conversations and next steps.
• Build relationships that generate repeat sales and referrals.
• Coordinate with management, finance, parts, service, and support teams.
• Develop a personal sales plan to meet monthly and yearly goals.
• Stay current on product specs, inventory, and promotions.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Organized

Persistent but respectful

Detail-oriented

Education

High School or better

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location Knoxville Powersports
Knoxville Powersports
8814 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37923, USA
Knoxville Powersports
Knoxville Powersports
8814 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37923, USA
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• Pay or shift range: $50,000 USD to $150,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.
• SALES
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: POWER002872

Description

Knoxville Powersports is seeking a highly motivated Sales Consultant to help customers find the right powersports, marine, or outdoor equipment for their needs.

We are looking for someone who is hungry to succeed, proactive with every opportunity, and committed to delivering a best‑in‑class customer experience. The right person does not wait for business to come to them. They pursue leads, communicate with urgency, follow up meticulously, and remain engaged with the customer throughout the entire purchasing process.

This position requires more than simply showing inventory. Our Sales Consultants are expected to become knowledgeable resources for our customers by continuously studying our vehicles, boats, mowers, trailers, accessories, warranties, protection products, and available purchasing options.

What You Will Do

• Respond quickly and professionally to internet, telephone, and in-store leads.
• Proactively follow up with prospective customers through phone calls, text messages, email, and our customer management system.
• Ask the right questions to understand each customer’s needs, intended use, preferences, and budget.
• Guide customers through available units, features, accessories, warranties, and protection options.
• Maintain detailed and accurate notes regarding customer conversations and next steps.
• Build relationships that generate repeat customers, referrals, and long‑term loyalty.
• Participate in dealership events, outside sales opportunities, and promotional activities.
• Work closely with management, finance, parts, service, and support teams to provide a smooth customer experience.
• Develop and execute a personal sales plan designed to meet monthly and annual performance goals.
• Stay current on product specifications, inventory, promotions, manufacturer programs, and competitive offerings.
• Follow each opportunity through completion instead of assuming the customer will return on their own.

What We Are Looking For

• Competitive, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented.
• Persistent without being pushy.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and asking for the sale.
• Organized and able to manage multiple customers and leads at different stages.
• Coachable and willing to continuously improvement.
• Able to independently study products and retain detailed information.
• Committed to treating every customer with patience, honesty, urgency, and care.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, performance‑based environment.
• Previous sales experience is preferred.
• Powersports, marine, automotive, RV, equipment, or outdoor industry experience is helpful but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Products You May Sell

Our inventory includes powersports vehicles, boats, lawn equipment, trailers, parts, accessories, and related products from major brands, including:

• Triton Boats
• Stingray Boats
• Lowe Boats
• Bayliner Boats
• Tracker
• Utility trailers
• Additional ATV, UTV, motorcycle, marine, and outdoor equipment brands

Compensation

This is a full‑time, salary‑plus‑commission position with a highly competitive compensation plan.

Expected annual earnings: $50,000–$125,000

Actual earnings will depend on individual performance, sales results, customer follow‑up, and overall productivity.

Schedule

• Tuesday through Friday: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Closed Sunday and Monday
• Additional time may occasionally be required based on customer needs, dealership events, or sales activity.
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually, prorated based on hire date
• Annual sick leave, prorated based on hire date
• Health insurance available the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Knoxville Powersports is looking for a salesperson who wants to build a career, develop a customer base, and be rewarded for the effort they put into their work. Applicants should be prepared to discuss how they manage leads, maintain follow‑up, learn complex products, and turn customer relationships into completed sales.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Required

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Financial : Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year: Sales

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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