Equipment Sales Representative
Champlain Valley Equipment · St Albans, VT · 1 wk ago
Full-time
Join a well-established agricultural and light industrial equipment dealership in St. Albans, Vermont, as a full-time Equipment Salesperson. This role offers the opportunity to work both in-store and in the field, building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse customer base, including farmers, municipalities, homeowners, and construction professionals.
Responsibilities
- Promote and sell agricultural, light construction, and other equipment to new and existing customers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers by understanding their needs and recommending suitable products.
- Demonstrate equipment features and answer questions regarding products, pricing, availability, and credit terms.
- Prepare and present price quotes, sales contracts, and order forms; negotiate contract details and payment terms.
- Follow up with clients after sales to provide support and resolve any issues.
- Identify prospective customers through business directories, referrals, networking, and participation in industry events.
- Conduct cold calls and on-site visits to current and potential customers.
- Monitor market trends, product innovations, and competitor offerings.
- Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining sales records, preparing reports, and managing expense accounts.
- Coordinate equipment set-up and deliveries with the service department.
- Train customers' employees on the operation and maintenance of new equipment as needed.
- Attend training sessions as required by vendors and the company.
- Maintain a clean and professional work area and company vehicle, including daily call logs and mileage records.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and think critically
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Clothing allowance
- Employee discounts
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Other comprehensive benefits