Sales Jobs in Newport

Join the Domina’s Agway team as a Lawn & Garden Center General Manager, where your leadership makes a tangible impact every day. In this dynamic role, you'll be at the heart of operations, actively engaging with both team members and customers. We believe in leadership by example—side by side with your team, you’ll foster an environment of respect and high performance. Your day will be filled with energizing activities, from walking the sales floor and assisting customers to managing inventory and maintaining presentation standards. This is your chance to blend people leadership with hands-on execution in a setting that values sustainable practices and community impact.

At Domina’s Agway, you're more than an employee; you're part of a family that values collaboration and integrity. As a family-owned business, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll find competitive pay, a supportive team, and the satisfaction of working with Mother Nature. If you're ready to grow your career in a role that values hard work and real results, we invite you to apply and join a team that shares your passion for environmental stewardship and community connection.

$58,000 - $65,000+ yearly

Hands-On Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, and motivate a strong retail team
• Set expectations through example and direct involvement
• Maintain accountability, morale, and performance standards

Sales, Inventory & Store Operations

• Actively manage inventory flow, merchandising, and seasonal transitions
• Identify sales trends and respond decisively
• Ensure all retail, yard, and greenhouse areas are organized, safe, and productive

Customer & Community Engagement

• Build trust and loyalty through product knowledge and service
• Lead educational workshops and in-store events
• Represent Domina’s Agway with confidence and integrity

Retail Technology & Efficiency

• Utilize basic retail technology to support social media, online sales, and delivery coordination
• Identify practical improvements that increase efficiency and results

Sustainability & Standards

• Uphold environmentally responsible practices
• Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and professionalism

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a garden center, agricultural retail, landscape supply, or similarly hands-on environment
• Proven ability to lead teams while actively working alongside them
• Strong understanding of inventory control and seasonal sales cycles
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of an active retail operation
• Confident communicator who earns respect through action
• Passion for nature, animals, and sustainable practices

This Role Is Best Suited For Someone Who

• Prefers being busy, active, and engaged throughout the workday
• Believes leadership means showing up and pitching in
• Is comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes
• Values consistency, accountability, and teamwork

Physical & Schedule Requirements

Ability to be on your feet for extended periods throughout the workday

• Regular lifting, moving, and handling of product
• Daily presence throughout the retail floor, yard, and greenhouse areas
• Willingness to work weekends and extended hours during peak seasonal periods
• Comfortable working in outdoor and variable weather conditions

Why Join Us?

• Work in a family-owned business that values its employees and treats them like part of the family.
• Be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and our community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re ready to lead a team that shares your love for the environment and sustainable living, apply today to join the Domina’s Agway family!

Domina’s Agway – Working with Mother Nature, Not Against Her

Compensation details: 58 Yearly Salary

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About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in supporting continuous production and ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and local specifications in our Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) operations. This position requires a mechanically inclined, hands-on individual who is experienced and comfortable working in manual labor environments using tools, equipment, and machinery. Based at Peckham’s asphalt plant, the role also includes field work involving the collection of samples at local and regional paving sites where HMA is being placed.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect Family and Friends. Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and guidelines. Support business activities, objectives, and programs.
2. Mastery. Reliably perform all required HMA materials testing in accordance with the procedures outlined in Peckham Industries' Quality Control Program, with a focus on producing the highest quality product in the most cost-effective manner. Conduct asphalt mix testing such as gradation, asphalt content, volumetrics, and temperature checks, and accurately input results into the QC software program.
3. Ownership and caring. Maintain a strong understanding of asphalt plant production equipment and facility operations to identify, diagnose, and assist in correcting production deficiencies. Collaborate with plant management and equipment operators, maintaining awareness of production and maintenance schedules. Observe and participate in on-site HMA testing, including mat density, temperature, and compaction monitoring.
4. Communicate test results and any quality-related concerns promptly and consistently to plant management to support informed decision-making and continuous quality improvement. Act as a liaison between paving crews, contractors, and dispatch, ensuring smooth communication regarding mix quality and production timelines.
5. Results matter. Document all quality control testing clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Maintain a database of daily test results and ensure the testing environment is clean and safe. Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
6. Respect and engage. Serve as a resource to the sales team, customers, paving crews, and plant management by offering technical support and assistance related to HMA quality and performance. Recommend and assist with adjustments to mix designs or production processes to ensure compliance with job specifications.
7. Dedication. Collect and prepare HMA samples at the plant and job sites in accordance with specification requirements, including loose mix and compacted specimens for quality verification and acceptance testing.
8. Committed to serve. Perform testing of fine and coarse aggregate gradations, asphalt binder properties, and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials, increasing testing frequency when materials fall outside of specifications. Maintain inventory of mix additives, fibers, and other specialty materials used in asphalt production.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Degree in construction, engineering, or related fields is preferred but not required.
2. Experience in Hot Mix Asphalt or a relatable field is encouraged. 3-5 Years of relatable knowledge preferable.
3. Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours, including days, evenings, overnights, and occasional weekends, based on customer schedules and business needs, particularly during paving operations.
4. Must currently hold or be willing to obtain applicable asphalt-related certifications (e.g., NETTCP, ACI Asphalt, or State DOT certifications, as applicable).
5. Must have experience working in hands-on, manual labor environments.
6. Comfortable using mechanical tools, equipment, and machinery.
7. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
8. Proficient in English literacy and basic computational math; clear verbal and written communication is essential.
9. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email communications.
10. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Some travel throughout the service region is required, using a personal vehicle to access various plant and job site locations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium Work; Exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe we will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact

Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage

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We’re offering a part-time opportunity for individuals who want to earn extra cash without disrupting their main job or studies. This role gives you the freedom to work from home at your own pace, learning simple ways to generate additional income.

No sales or special qualifications are required — only basic computer skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with provided training materials and follow clear steps

• Apply proven techniques to create small but consistent earnings

• Track your results and adapt based on your time and effort

• Communicate progress and feedback when requested

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older

• Basic internet literacy and access to a device

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Self-discipline to manage flexible, independent work

Benefits:

• Work from anywhere

• No quotas or deadlines

• Ideal for students, parents, or part-time workers

• Opportunity to scale income with experience