Sales Representative - Truman, MN

About the role

Join C & B Operations, a network of 38 John Deere dealerships across six states, as an Equipment Sales Representative in Truman, MN. This role offers a base salary plus commission and focuses on driving sales, building customer relationships, and staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships to expand customer pipelines within the assigned territory.
• Implement strategies to increase sales and profit by prospecting and conducting detailed needs analyses.
• Create customer-specific proposals based on thorough needs assessments.
• Conduct market research to produce competitive comparisons and stay informed on industry trends.
• Maintain sales management information for all customers in the territory.
• Maintain assigned company vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct new equipment field demonstrations.
• Monitor trends in customers’ business activities and communicate insights to management.
• Maintain current knowledge of used equipment values and evaluate equipment for trading purposes.
• Stay informed about financing options to assist customers with purchasing 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 with the ability to actively prospect, cultivate, and close new business opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and sales presentation skills, with the ability to tailor solutions to prospect needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to relate well to diverse individuals.
• Unwavering integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned sales territory to grow business relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• Previous sales knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and outdoor power equipment strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401K with a generous employer match.
• Progressive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and promotion from within, supported by excellent training programs.

Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. C & B Operations is a drug-free workplace.