Sales Consultant

Rural King; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Associate discounts

Training & development

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Sales Consultant to provide knowledgeable support across farm, power equipment, tools, and home essentials. You will assist customers, explain product features, and help with financing and special orders while maintaining store presentation and workflow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, retail or sales experience, and strong communication skills. The role involves occasional outdoor work and a teamwork-oriented environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; agriculture-related education or certifications preferred.
• Experience in sales, customer service, or retail is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to upsell and cross-sell.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and budget to recommend products and solutions.
• Provide product information, explain features and benefits, and conduct demonstrations.
• Build relationships through exceptional service, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Use upselling and cross-selling techniques to support sales goals and store offers.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Agriculture education/certifications

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Overview

Build Your Career with Rural King

Rural King is seeking a Sales Consultant to provide knowledgeable sales support across agricultural, power equipment, farm, lawn and garden, tools, and home essentials. This role helps customers find the right products while supporting sales, financing, special orders, and store operations.

Related Job Titles

• Sales Consultant
• Retail Sales Consultant
• Power Equipment Sales Consultant
• Agricultural Sales Consultant
• Equipment Sales Specialist
• Retail Sales Associate

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Sales & Customer Experience

• Understand customer needs, applications, preferences, and budget to recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Provide product information, explain features and benefits, and conduct demonstrations when needed.
• Build customer relationships through exceptional service, follow‑up, and issue resolution.
• Use upselling and cross‑selling techniques to support sales goals and promote store offers and loyalty programs.

Product & Store Support

• 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.

Store & Team Support

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; agriculture‑related education or certifications preferred.
• Previous sales, customer service, retail, agricultural, or related experience preferred.
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• 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.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Join Rural King?

At Rural King, you'll build valuable product knowledge and sales skills while helping customers find the right solutions for their farm, home, and outdoor needs.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• 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

Compensation

Exact compensation determined by factors such as geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.

Min

USD $14.00/Hr.

Max

USD $17.10/Hr.