Stihl Outdoor Equipment Sales & Lawn & Garden Dept Head

GILLMAN HOME CENTER; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k plan with employer contribution

Employee discount

Vacation time

Job summary

GILLMAN HOME CENTER is looking for a Stihl Outdoor Equipment Sales & Department Head in Eaton, Ohio. This full-time role involves providing customers with product knowledge, excellent service, and support in sales and department operations. You will maintain inventory and assist with equipment repairs.

The ideal candidate must have 2+ years of customer service and retail experience, along with a High School Diploma. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience.
• 1+ years of retail job experience.
• 2+ years of product knowledge of items in assigned department.
• Stihl Outdoor Equipment brand knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Sell Stihl brand outdoor power equipment.
• Maintain proper inventory levels.
• Complete warranty paperwork and assist with repairs.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Stihl Outdoor Equipment Sales & Department Head position is responsible for providing accurate product knowledge, quality and excellent customer service to customers.

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Treat all team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
• Greet and assist customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answer questions and resolve customer concerns. Advise customers on solutions to projects and problems. Offer solutions with add on sales when appropriate.
• Sell Stihl brand outdoor power equipment.
• Make sure Stihl warranty paperwork is completed and registered in the system.
• When Stihl equipment is brought in for repair, make sure proper warranty protocol is followed, if applicable.
• Help troubleshoot Stihl equipment issues and order parts as necessary.
• Perform any necessary customer service tasks including but not limited to cutting keys, filling propane, running register, assisting with rental transactions, etc.
• Provide services to customers at point of sale, including, but not limited to running register, bagging items, assist with loading products, answering inquiries, etc.
• Recover department daily ensuring inventory is fronted, faced and in correct place, aisles are clean, organized and free of obstructions.
• Responsible for making sure all products in the department are stocked properly.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by monitoring and adjusting min/max order points, working back stock and making inventory adjustments as needed. Order inventory as necessary, and complete purchase orders and other related paperwork.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Update prices as assigned.
• Opening and closing store as assigned.
• Store maintenance as needed including but not limited to cleaning common areas, trash removal, parking lot and sidewalk sweeping, and snow removal.
• Always continue to make customers a priority while working your department.
• Ensure a safe working environment. Maintain situational awareness. Identify and report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Help out in other departments as necessary.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not currently manage any direct employees.

Work Competencies

• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Communication

Physical Demands

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, scheduled up to 40 hours/week. Days and hours of work vary. Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of customer service experience
• 1+ years of retail job experience
• 2+ years of product knowledge of items in assigned department
• Stihl Outdoor Equipment brand knowledge preferred. If not Stihl Certified, we will help with obtaining certification.

Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Free $25k Life Insurance Plan
• Employee discount
• Vacation time

Gillman Home Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.