John Deere Equipment Sales Rep

Responsibilities

• Developing relationships and expanding customer pipelines
• Implementing strategies to increase sales and profit by prospecting within the defined territory
• Creating 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
• Maintaining sales management information for all customers in the assigned territory
• Maintaining assigned company vehicles and equipment
• Conducting new equipment field demonstrations
• Monitoring trends in customer’s business activities and providing timely communication to management
• Maintaining current knowledge of used equipment values and having the ability to evaluate equipment properly for trading purposes
• Maintaining current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods
• Attending 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
• Able to meet physical demands and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Previous sales knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and outdoor power equipment strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required