Sales Representative - Slayton, MN

C & B Operations operates 38 John Deere dealerships across six states and is seeking a John Deere Equipment Sales Representative in Slayton, MN.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships and expand customer pipelines
• Implement strategies to increase sales and profit by prospecting within the defined territory
• Create customer-specific proposals based on detailed needs analysis
• Conduct market research to produce competitive comparisons
• Develop and maintain expertise on industry trends and best practices
• Maintain sales management information for all customers in the assigned territory
• Maintain assigned company vehicles and equipment
• Conduct new equipment field demonstrations
• Monitor trends in customer’s business activities and provide timely communication to management
• Maintain current knowledge of used equipment values and evaluate equipment properly for trading purposes
• Maintain current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods
• Attend applicable sales training events and seminars

Requirements

• At least 3 years of 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
• Ability to relate well to all kinds of people and easily build 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 and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of all job functions (e.g., 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
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K with generous match
• Progressive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for growth and promotion from within
• Excellent training programs available to prepare you on-the-job and for your future with the company