Account Manager - Ellendale

Brandt Holdings Agriculture; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Life and disability Insurance

Job summary

Valley Plains Equipment is seeking an Account Manager to foster strong relationships and drive sales within our B2B Large Ag customer base. You will serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating with customers to meet agronomic, operational, and financial goals while representing all Valley Plains departments.

You will manage sales opportunities, maintain CRM data, and work with dealership teams to provide tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience preferred with a proven track record.
• Familiarity with John Deere or competitive equipment is a plus.
• Understanding of agronomic, operational, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture key customer accounts to deliver solutions.
• Identify sales opportunities and address customer needs consistently.
• Meet or exceed sales metrics for volume, margin, and engagement.
• Help customers develop agronomic, operational, and financial goals.
• Maintain accurate customer data in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with service, parts, IS, and other teams for a seamless experience.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the dealership and customers across departments.
• Stay informed on product knowledge for equipment, parts, services, financing, and risk management.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Customer relationships

Strategic sales

Industry knowledge (agriculture)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Company: The Ag Division of Brandt Holdings

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Ellendale, ND, US, 58436

Company: Valley Plains Equipment

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, plus Life and Disability Insurance. Experience a fulfilling career with us.