Turf and Commercial Equipment Sales Representative Antigo

About the role

Riesterer & Schnell is Wisconsin's premier John Deere dealership, serving farmers and residents for nearly 100 years. This position offers the opportunity to join the John Deere legacy, helping feed and clothe the world.

Responsibilities

• Account Management: Manage a defined territory and customer base, identifying and meeting their business needs.
• Sales Support: Provide support and generate sales for all equipment lines as needed, primarily focusing on residential, commercial, governmental, and small ag equipment sales.
• Customer Service: Offer top-notch customer service through proactive account management, welcoming walk-in and over-the-phone customers, and conducting regular customer site visits.
• Strategic Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to customers, guiding them in making informed purchasing decisions.
• Equipment Demonstrations: Conduct equipment demonstrations to attract customer interest and generate sales opportunities.
• CRM Documentation: Document significant customer contacts in the company's CRM system.
• Follow-Up: Quickly follow-up on customer questions and pursue all opportunities to an outcome.
• Inventory Management: Act as an internal store contact for whole goods inventory questions, coordinate equipment rental, and process documentation and paperwork.
• Online Platform Updates: Update equipment and other displays in coordination with current marketing promotions and post inventory to online platforms.
• Customer Training: Participate in the training of customers' employees as needed.
• Communication Liaison: Act as a communication liaison on behalf of the customer to the dealership to address questions and concerns promptly.
• Urgency: Act with a high sense of urgency when communicating with customers, especially during peak seasons.
• Team Culture: Actively work within a team culture to provide a positive whole dealership experience to the customer.
• Product Knowledge: Remain up-to-date on product knowledge, incentives, programs, problem solutions, market trends through training, events, clinics, and other learning opportunities.
• Work Area Maintenance: Maintain work area and vehicles (as assigned) in a clean, neat, and safe manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Agri-Business, or related field required.
• Three plus years of sales experience in a related industry required.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving history.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with people from all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Ability to use a computer and current software programs required.

Pay

$50,000 base salary plus commission.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 5 pm and a Saturday rotation from 7:30 am until noon.