Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) Sales Associate
Runnings Supply
Runnings is looking for a driven and hands-on Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) Sales Associate to join our team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tools and power equipment while providing excellent customer service.
Pay Range: $16.94-$18.00 Depending on experience.
Position Summary
The OPE Sales Associate supports the day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Power Equipment department. This role focuses on assisting customers, maintaining department organization, and ensuring inventory and freight are handled efficiently. Candidates should have a strong interest in outdoor power equipment and the ability to assemble and troubleshoot small engine tools, especially STIHL products.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers with product selection and provide knowledgeable recommendations
- Deliver high-quality customer service and support
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department
- Help manage inventory levels and restock merchandise as needed
- Process incoming freight in a timely and efficient manner
- Assemble outdoor power equipment such as chainsaws, trimmers, and leaf blowers
- Identify basic equipment issues and assist customers with troubleshooting
- Stay informed on department products, features, and uses
- Support overall store operations and team efforts
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, diagnose, and repair outdoor power equipment
- Familiarity with brands like STIHL is preferred
- Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, but not required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Ability to lift and move power equipment
What We’re Looking For
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to learn and grow within the company
- Dependable and detail-oriented
- Interest in tools, equipment, and assisting customers
Why Join Runnings?
- Competitive pay
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- A supportive and team-focused environment
Start your career with Runnings and build your knowledge in outdoor power equipment while helping customers find the right tools for the job.
Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to assemble, diagnose, and repair outdoor power equipment
- Familiarity with brands like STIHL
- Previous retail or customer service experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Ability to lift and move power equipment
- Positive, team-oriented attitude; dependable and detail-oriented; willingness to learn and grow
What We Do
We are Runnings, your home, farm and outdoor store, with 57 stores and over 2700 employees. To view job opportunities currently open across our company, visit www.runnings.com/careers. We are a highly successful, rapidly growing family-owned, general merchandise retail company. And, we want you to join our team. The Runnings story begins on December 5th, 1947, when founder Norman “Red” Running opened the first store in downtown Marshall, Minnesota. Runnings started as an automotive supply store, but quickly expanded its product mix to sell farm and fleet equipment and supplies. The company would continue on a slow path of growth until 1988 when a group involving Dennis and Adele Reed purchased the company. Under the Reed’s leadership, Runnings has grown from 8 stores in 2 states to 56 stores in 8 states including Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Connecticut, North Dakota, Montana, New York and New Hampshire. Over the past 6 decades, Runnings has not only changed in store count, but the selection of products our stores sell. We work very hard to offer a fair price on quality, durable and trusted merchandise including clothing, footwear, automotive, sporting goods, farm supplies, lawn and garden, toys, housewares, tools, pet and animal supplies and more. The Runnings team is now over 2,700 strong and the company continues to call Marshall home to its corporate office and flagship store. The company has undergone incredible change over the years, but one thing that will never be compromised is owner Dennis and Adele Reed’s commitment to serving the needs of our customers. We are Runnings, your home, farm and outdoor store.
