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