What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Equipment Sales Representative position at James River Companies Llc?
Join the team at James River Equipment in Mt. Airy
Since 1977, James River Equipment has been providing outstanding John Deere products and services to farmers, businesses, homeowners, and our communities. Each one of our nearly 50 authorized John Deere dealerships provides a workplace where employees are family and customers return because of the skill, service and trust our employees provide. As we grow, we value people ready to grow a career that makes an impact far beyond just our daily workplace.
As an Outside Large Ag Sales Representative, your more typical responsibilities will include:
- Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the values and mission James River Equipment and its product lines.
- Builds lasting relationships with customers always focusing on long term growth.
- Promotes JD equipment products to customers in their assigned territory.
- Responsible for all sales activities from lead generation through closing the sale.
- Interacts with existing and prospective customers to demonstrate products and explain features.
- Monitors market conditions, competitor’s products and pricing.
- Resolves problems and provides ongoing support to your customer base.
- Forecasts annual territory sales.
- Maintains an accurate customer and machine population information database.
- Reports to Division and / or Branch Manager.
Current Qualifications include:
- Sales experience in agricultural equipment, rental equipment or related industry is required. Experience in outside sales of large ag equipment is highly preferred.
- Territory Management and sales training experience preferred.
- Knowledge of local markets, John Deere and / or competitive equipment preferred.
- Strong time management and organizational skills required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to present and negotiate exceptionally well.
- Basic knowledge of equipment financing and accounting.
- Versatile and enthusiastic with high energy and exceptionally self-motivated to succeed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Laptop, Smartphone and related products.
- Ability to travel territory assigned using company truck and trailer where necessary.
Above all, we are seeking a friendly team player who has an outstanding work ethic, a willingness to continue learning and growing personally and professionally, and enjoys contributing to a positive work environment!
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About the Benefits
Joining the team at James River Equipment means you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits, many of which start on day one of your employment with us. In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) plus commission, the successful candidate will receive:
- Extended health, dental, and vision insurance (day one of employment)
- Health savings account options
- Flexible spending account options
- Disability and life insurance
- 401k with employer match and profit share (after 90 days of employment)
- Annual tools and PPE allowance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee recognition rewards program
- Opportunities to attend a yearly cruise for top performers
- Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
- Quarterly group outings, company events, and employee recognition programs
Upon joining the James River Equipment family, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and diverse team that takes pride in a job well done and is appreciated for the work they do!
For more information about what it’s like to work at James River Equipment, please visit our website at www.jamesriverequipment.com