Outside Parts & Service Representative - Agriculture

Brandt Group of Companies; Claresholm; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

RRSP and pension

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies is seeking an Outside Parts & Service Representative for Claresholm Agriculture (John Deere). The role focuses on promoting and selling agricultural parts and services, with after-sales support for new and existing customers.

Responsibilities include growing the customer base, maintaining relationships, and executing yearly territory plans while providing exceptional service and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sales experience in a related role or in a Parts/Service department.
• Journeyman ticket/Red Seal in Parts or Service is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural parts, operations and industry.
• Positive, professional attitude and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers to grow sales and satisfaction.
• Assist Parts & Service departments to increase profitability and performance.
• Prospect and cold call new accounts; discuss promotions and programs.
• Implement yearly territory plan with targets; visit customers at least monthly.
• Keep customers updated on new products and services; follow up on performance.
• Maintain customer records and utilize CRM data; support marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with management to meet budget goals and expand the customer base.
• Gather competitive pricing information and provide to management.
• Participate in training and development opportunities; travel within territory as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Journeyman ticket/Red Seal (Parts or Service)

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking an Outside Parts & Service Representative for our Claresholm Agriculture (John Deere)

This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting and selling agricultural parts and service, as well as providing after sales support to new and existing customers.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers with the goal of increasing sales and customer satisfaction
• Assist the Parts & Service departments to increase profitability and performance
• Regularly prospect and cold call new accounts to discuss new promotions and programs
• Implement yearly territory plan including a customer target list to maximize sales potential
• Visit customers in Area of Responsibility (AOR); a minimum of 1 visit per month
• Keep customers current on new products and services
• Develop prospective customers with a goal of 2 per month
• Follow-up with customers on unit and machine performance
• Maintain and utilize the database records related to each customer including sales meetings, opportunities, quotes, notes, and any other documentation as required
• Work cooperatively with management to meet and maximize budget goals and expand customer base by presenting and implementing new marketing strategies
• Gather competitive product and pricing information and supply to management
• Participate in all required training and development opportunities
• Follow up on customer concerns and communicate effectively to the appropriate Management Team
• Maintain cleanliness, scheduled maintenance, and inventory for the company vehicle

What We Look For

• 2 - 3 years of previous sales experience in a similar role, or in a Parts or Service Department
• Journeyman ticket/Red Seal in Parts or Service is considered an asset
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract will be required
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of agricultural parts, operations, and industry
• Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude towards internal and external situations
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Requires travel within assigned territories with the potential of returning home most nights

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.