Salesperson for Retail Sales

Established in the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina in 1963, Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories is a manufacturer and distributor whose product lines include storage buildings, cargo and utility trailers, truck covers, truck and van accessories, carports, playhouses, chicken coops, and dog houses. We serve our residential, commercial, fleet, and government customers through our 150+ retail store locations in eighteen states, supported by our corporate offices (in Mount Airy, NC, and Cobden, IL), distribution centers, and strategically located manufacturing facilities.

The Sales Associate is based at the Leonard Gastonia, NC sales lot with operations in the U.S. and has overall responsibility for assisting customers in finding the right products according to their needs, answering their queries, and ensuring a smooth sales process. This position reports directly to the store manager and does not have direct reports.

Greets customers and asks questions to determine what each customer wants or needs.
Establishes, develops, and maintains positive customer relationships and ensures a positive customer experience by building value in our products.
Recommends, selects, and helps locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs.
Enters customer information into necessary programs to ensure successful product delivery.
Describes products and explains use, operation, and care to customers.
Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions, payment and exchange policies, and security practices.
Computes sales prices, totals purchases, and receives and processes payments.
Understands the store’s financial objectives and works towards achieving those targets.
Watches for and recognizes security risks and thefts.
Answers questions regarding the store and merchandise.
Inventories stock and requisitions new stock.

Understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
Knowledge of customer and market dynamics.
Knowledge of aftermarket automotive accessories.
Knowledge of social media sales techniques.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous experience in vehicle accessory sales preferred.

Travel:
This position may require period travel to customer sites within the United States.

Paid days off: holiday and vacation
~ Continuous training and growth opportunities to build your career with Leonard.

Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, such as automotive parts or tools.
Ability to work in various weather conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, indoors and outdoors as needed.
Ability to work variable schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
Requires close vision for computer work and reviewing correspondence.
It is the policy of the Company to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.