Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job Posting – Formal Request

Position Title: Equipment Sales Specialist – OPE, Mowers & Compact Tractors

Location: Oakboro Tractor and Equipment – Oakboro, NC 28129

Department: Sales

Reports To: Sales Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: June 2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Company Overview

Oakboro Tractor & Equipment (aka The Cornerstone Equipment Co.), an independent, high-growth dealership representing Bobcat, Grasshopper, STIHL, ECHO, and Husqvarna, is seeking a sales specialist for our flagship store in Oakboro, NC.

Our company is built on the foundational values of honesty and integrity, where customers are our #1 priority and our employees are the ones who make that promise real every day — every piece of equipment, every relationship, every time.

Position Summary

This is a solutions based sales position. You are the trusted advisor who helps homeowners, landscapers, churches, schools, and municipalities choose the perfect zero-turn, walk-behind, compact tractor, or handheld package for their needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Greet every customer within 10 seconds and ask: “Tell me about your land.”

Perform on-site or virtual property assessments (acres, terrain, gates, trees, budget, usage)

Demonstrate Grasshopper, Toro, and Husqvarna zero-turns, Utility vehicles, compact tractors, robotic mowers, and STIHL/ECHO handhelds in real conditions

Build complete grounds-care solutions: mower + bagger, tractor + loader/finish mower, full battery ecosystem

Write accurate quotes and sales orders, coordinate delivery and on-site training

Follow up at 7 days, 30 days, and every season — for life

Keep showroom, demo fleet, and lot to “grand-opening every day” standard

Live the company culture daily: relationships first, genuine care, zero pressure

Required Qualifications

2–5 years of customer-facing experience (equipment sales, landscaping, ag retail, or powersports strongly preferred)

Mechanical aptitude — you can explain deck lift systems, hydrostatic drives, battery run-times, and cut quality without a script

Natural listener who solves problems instead of pushing units

Comfortable and safe operating zero-turn mowers, utility vehicles, compact tractors up to 60 hp, and all handheld OPE

Clean driving record and ability to demo on hills and uneven ground

Weekend and occasional evening availability. Half day saturdays are mandatory, rotating with half days off during the week.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience selling Grasshopper, Toro, Husqvarna, or Bobcat GME Equipment

Current or recent factory sales certification with any of our brands

Existing relationships with landscapers, homeowners’ associations, municipalities, or churches in Moore / Lee / Harnett counties

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $40,000 – $60,000 based on experience

Unit + gross-profit commission

Clear path: Sales Specialist → Senior Sales → Sales Manager → Owner-Operator Academy

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Seasonal Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

How to Apply

Email resume and a short note telling us about your favorite mower or tractor you’ve ever owned/used to:

sales@oakborotractor.com

Subject line: “OPE & Compact Tractor Sales – Oakboro – [Your Name]”

Every short-listed candidate gets a personal call from the Owner-Operator.

The Oakboro Tractor & Equipment (The Cornerstone Equipment Co.) is an equal opportunity employer.

Oakboro Tractor & Equipment (The Cornerstone Equipment Co.)

Oakboro, North Carolina

704-485-3960