Ag & Turf Sales Professional

True North Equipment; Grafton (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment dealer in Grafton seeks a knowledgeable sales representative to focus on selling new and used agricultural technology products. The role requires a strong understanding of the John Deere Technology Stack and a commitment to developing customer relationships. The position offers a base salary with commission, health insurance, 401K matching, and PTO from the first day of employment. Ideal candidates will have sales experience, excellent customer service skills, and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Sales experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic sales reports.

Responsibilities

• Represents the company for the sale of equipment and technology-based products.
• Maintains strong knowledge of the John Deere Technology Stack.
• Closes sales by building rapport with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong computer skills

Excellent customer relationship skills

Strong emotional intelligence skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Anvil CRM

iPad

Computer

Job description

Sells new and used agricultural, turf, and CCE equipment to new and existing customers with a strong focus on understanding and promoting the John Deere Technology Stack.

True North Equipment has been in business since 1949 and has 10 locations with over 200 employees. Our employees are the key to our success and have helped us get to where we are today, operating in two states across the Red River Valley. True to our Values...Driven by You!

It takes our entire team to make True North Equipment exceptional. We strongly desire individuals who are self-starters and hard workers, always willing to dive into a new challenge and who are eager to learn. We strive to provide you with limitless opportunities for growth and education that will challenge you. Most importantly, we want you to have fun working at TNE!

You'll Focus On

• Represents the company for the sale of equipment, technology-based products, and services to assigned customers
• Maintains strong knowledge of the entire John Deere Technology Stack and can demonstrate proficiency
• Leads customer relationship with a technology focus
• Embraces the technology / AMS dealership “Mainstreaming” philosophy
• Works to build TNE’s “Precision Ag Engagement Score” via demonstration of the John Deere Technology Stack, including on-board machine technology and cloud-based digital tools
• Can demonstrate knowledge of customer tech adoption and utilization level by account
• Strives to attain Trusted Advisor status with the customer base through a deep and valuable partnership
• Maintains current product knowledge on features and benefits of all equipment potentially saleable by the dealership
• Monitors competitive activity/products and timely communicates to management accordingly
• Maintains all customer information in the assigned territory for sales management
• Knows and follows a defined sales process
• Works to reach sales goals established with management around individual product segments
• Closes sales by building rapport with customers and recommends new products and services by evaluating current products and identifying needs to be filled
• Monitors trends in customers’ business activities and timely communicates to management
• Maintains current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods
• Updates and retains relevant customer information, such as equipment and operational information, in the Anvil CRM (customer relationship management) system
• Enhances the relationship between the dealership and assigned customers
• Understands changes in customers’ operations or management personnel and helps the dealership prepare for future customer needs
• Partners with the customer to optimize their operation
• Attends applicable sales and product training events/seminars
• Partners with dealership specialists when needed in completing a sale or answering customer questions
• Promotes, sells, and delivers the value of all departments within True North, including Precision Technology, Parts, Service, and Sales
• Maintains current knowledge of used equipment values and can effectively evaluate those units for trading purposes
• Assist in the maintenance, organization, and appearance of the equipment lot and showroom
• Arrange and park equipment in the designated areas of the lot and showroom
• Assist with inventory audits to maintain the accuracy of all merchandise
• Maintains assigned company vehicle and equipment
• Conducts new equipment field demonstrations

What We Are Looking For

• Sales experience preferred
• Equipment knowledge preferred
• Precision Ag knowledge preferred
• Strong computer skills required
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications and other organization-specific programs
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
• Embraces teamwork
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Strong emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic sales reports
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• A good attitude and drive to succeed are required

Total Rewards Package

• Base salary, plus commission, company phone, iPad, computer, and vehicle.
• Insurance: Health insurance with 100% single premium paid, 50% SPD or family premium paid; TNE covers 50% of all dental and vision premiums; 100% of short/long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401K: TNE offers 401K with company matching for qualified employees because who doesn’t want to save for retirement!
• PTO: Our generous PTO package is awarded to you on your FIRST day of employment. Take time off, we encourage it!
• Holidays: We have 7 paid holidays and a few other special days for you to spend with your favorite people.
• Professional Development: Continuous professional training and growth opportunities because we value your growth at TNE.
• Community Involvement: Give back to your community with our paid time off for you to volunteer. You can also use this time for your doctors’ appointments, too!
• Parental Leave: If you’re expecting or looking to start a family, we have paid parental leave because you have waited long enough for your bundle(s) of joy!
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

All full-time hires must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screening.

True North Equipment is an Affiant and Equal Opportunity Employer. True North Equipment will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.