Account Manager - Ellendale

Brandt Holdings Agriculture; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k and Roth Retirement Savings with

Job summary

Valley Plains Equipment, located in Ellendale, ND, seeks an Account Manager to foster strong relationships and drive B2B sales in Large Ag. You will advise customers on agronomic, operational, and financial objectives and deliver tailored solutions.

Responsibilities include cultivating accounts, seizing sales opportunities, meeting metrics, and coordinating with IS, Parts, and Service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience.
• Familiarity with John Deere or competitive equipment, plus understanding of technology and agronomic trends.
• Knowledge of business, financial, and management practices within related industries.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills with rapport and trust.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Flexibility to work seasonal hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture key customer accounts to deliver exceptional experiences and solutions.
• Proactively identify sales opportunities and address customer needs on an ongoing basis.
• Achieve established sales metrics for volume, margin, and customer engagement across assigned accounts.
• Guide customers in developing agronomic, operational, and financial goals through strategic consultation.
• Maintain accurate customer account information in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with dealership personnel (IS, Parts, Service) to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Represent the dealership and all departments with professionalism and expertise.
• Stay updated on product knowledge, financing, and risk management options.

Skills

Sales experience

John Deere equipment familiarity

Customer relationship skills

Communication skills

Seasonal hours flexibility

Agronomy/tech knowledge

Job description

Company: Valley Plains Equipment

Location: Ellendale, ND, US, 58436

Who is Valley Plains Equipment?

Position Summary

As an Account Manager at Valley Plains Equipment, you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong relationships and driving sales within our B2B/Large Ag customer base. Serving as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with customers to understand their agronomic, operational, and financial objectives, providing tailored solutions to meet their needs. Your responsibilities encompass sales, customer and technical support, strategic planning, and the seamless representation of all Valley Plains departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture key customer accounts to deliver exceptional experiences and solutions.
• Proactively identify sales opportunities and address customer needs on an ongoing basis.
• Achieve established sales metrics for volume, margin, and customer engagement across assigned accounts.
• Guide customers in developing and realizing their agronomic, operational, and financial goals through strategic consultation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information, including equipment and operational details, within the CRM system.
• Collaborate effectively with dealership personnel, including IS Consultants, Parts, and Service teams, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Act as the primary liaison between the dealership and customers, representing all departments with professionalism and expertise.
• Stay abreast of product knowledge pertaining to equipment, parts, and services available to customers, as well as financing and risk management options.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3+ years of sales experience, with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Familiarity with John Deere or competitive equipment, along with a solid understanding of technology and agronomic trends.
• Knowledge of business, financial, and management practices within related industries.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills, with a focus on building rapport and trust.
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information and insights.
• Flexibility to work seasonal hours as required by the demands of the role.

Join Valley Plains Equipment for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401k and Roth Retirement Savings with employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance

Experience a fulfilling career with us.