Agricultural Equipment Sales - Slayton, MN

About the role

Get ready to bring your energy and sales experience to C & B Operations. We have 38 John Deere dealerships in six states and are searching for a John Deere Equipment Sales Rep in Slayton, MN.

Responsibilities

• Developing relationships and expanding customer pipelines
• Implementing strategies to increase sales and profit by prospecting within the defined territory
• Creates customer specific proposals based on detailed needs analysis
• Conducting market research to produce competitive comparisons
• Developing and maintaining expertise on industry trends and best practices
• Maintains sales management information for all customers in the assigned territory
• Maintains assigned company vehicles and equipment
• Conducts new equipment field demonstrations
• Monitors trends in customer’s business activities and provides timely communication to management
• Maintains current knowledge of used equipment values and has the ability to evaluate equipment properly for trading purposes
• Maintains current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods
• Attends applicable sales training events/seminars

Qualifications

• At least 3 years prior outside sales experience
• Experience developing and winning new business in a highly competitive environment
• Self-driven to actively prospect, cultivate and close new business opportunities using effective questioning skills to tailor solution benefits to meet prospect needs
• Exceptional communication and sales presentation skills
• Relates well to all kinds of people and easily builds trusting relationships
• Unwavering integrity and strong work ethic
• Willingness to travel across the assigned sales territory to grow business relationships
• Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Ability to meet physical demands (e.g., sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling)
• Previous sales knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and outdoor power equipment strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with generous match
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities to grow with internal promotion and training programs

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