Retail Sales Person

To buy STIHL equipment from a STIHL SHOP Retailer is to buy a total package of product and service. We carry not only products, but spare parts and accessories, and have workshop staff trained by STIHL technicians. In this way, consistent, expert service is built into every product sold. It is this commitment to the customer and the product in both pre-delivery and after-sales service that positions STIHL so strongly in the market.

We are an exceptionally proud company, and our product range in our stores includes STIHL, Masport, Cub Cadet, and Honda & Hansa, just to name a few. We are incredibly proud of our range. STIHL lead the way with innovation and technology. Now is your time, to shine!

As our newest Retail Sales Specialist , you’ll join a high-performing, passionate and mature team of individuals, and a store that has a proud history of servicing the local market. This role is five days a week and full-time, with the days falling across 4 weekdays, and a shortened day on a Saturday. We are also seeking a part-time weekend employee, who prefers to not work full-time, but still enjoys engaging in a role, on a part-time basis to keep busy!

About you

With a history of retail excellence, you’ll join us with at least 2+ years of technical retail sales expertise and a passion for exceptional customer service. After all, without customers, we’d have no business. You are always ‘retail ready’ to serve our customers and provide suitable levels of information, to aid in closing the deal.

As a key part of our retail team, you’ll be tasked with selling equipment such as Chainsaws, Line-trimmers, Brush-cutters, Lawnmowers, Hedge-trimmers, Generators, Pressure cleaners (electric & petrol), Concrete Saws, Post Hole Borers, Sprayers, Blowers, Ride-on lawnmowers, garden hand tools, water pumps, & chipper shredders. You will also:

• Assemble and run up products before to sale (i.e. starting chainsaws, lawnmowers, when showing customers basic operations).
• Selling of products as the customer requires
• Inventory control, stock level management and inwards/outwards goods
• Assist with the loading and unloading vehicles, including assisting customers with loading/unloading equipment into/out of their vehicles.
• Tidying and merchandising shelves and retail displays, when required
• Answering phone calls and dealing with customer requests as required

What’s in it for you?

Where do we start? With a generous hourly rate in return for your skills and customer centric approach, you’ll also be provided with training such as first aid, chemical and dangerous goods handling. The opportunity for further retail study, reaching NZQA Level 4 in Retail as a minimum, product discounts and the chance to work locally with a fantastic bunch of people is also on offer.