Application/Ag Sales Professional

Butler Machinery; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone

Base salary + commissions

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Brand partnerships

Job summary

Butler Machinery is seeking an Application/Ag Sales Professional to grow the ag equipment business across an assigned territory. You will build lasting relationships with producers, applicators, and cooperatives, selling new and used equipment while promoting parts and service offerings.

You will collaborate with the service team to address issues, conduct operator training, and participate in company events. A CDL and flexible schedule are preferred commitments in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience and knowledge of application and ag equipment preferred.
• Excellent self-motivation and personal accountability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule - including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• CDL is preferred or willing to obtain within 90 days.
• Pre-employment drug testing is conducted.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with ag producers, professional applicators, and cooperatives.
• Sell new and used application and ag equipment.
• Inspect and appraise used application and ag equipment.
• Promote Butler’s entire line-up of agriculture equipment and product support offerings to ag producers, applicators, and cooperatives in the appropriate counties.
• Collaborate with other sales team colleagues on sale leads.
• Coordinate with Butler’s service department to service equipment when issues arise.
• Communicate with Butler’s technical communicators and managers to help identify equipment issues during the Pre-Delivery Inspection and when equipment is in the field.
• Conduct operator training and education for your customers, with follow-up training as needed.
• Participate in corporate meetings, training store meetings, customer care clinics, appreciation breakfasts, shows and other company events.
• Complete machine start-ups for new and used equipment independently.
• Conduct machine demonstrations including proper qualifications and spec knowledge.
• Communicate through email to keep record of issues until they are resolved.
• Foster a culture of teamwork between the application division and the rest of Butler Ag Equipment.
• Assist with training for other sales, parts and service teammates.
• Completes and processes all documentation and paperwork.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you love sales and are passionate about the agriculture industry and helping customers expand their operations, consider a career with the Butler Ag team. You will work in a first-class culture that is centered around building long-term relationships and providing a high level of customer service to those we serve. Our Application/Ag Sales Professional will work to provide collaborative solutions within an assigned territory while promoting all aspects of Butler Ag.

Position Perks

• Company vehicle benefit– You will be provided a company vehicle that will include all payments, insurance, gas for all driving needs (work or personal), and repairs
• Company-provided cell phone
• Guaranteed base salary, plus commissions
• Generous retirement plan with 10% guaranteed and up to 5% discretionary provided by the company annually once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket
• Self-driven schedule
• Training and development opportunities
• Brands that you will represent include Fendt, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson, and more.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with ag producers, professional applicators, and cooperatives.
• Sell new and used application and ag equipment.
• Inspect and appraise used application and ag equipment.
• Promote Butler’s entire line-up of agriculture equipment and product support offerings (including parts and service) to ag producers, applicators, and cooperatives in the appropriate counties.
• Collaborate with other sales team colleagues on sale leads.
• Coordinate with Butler’s service department to service equipment when issues arise.
• Communicate with Butler’s technical communicators and managers to help identify equipment issues during the Pre-Delivery Inspection and when equipment is in the field.
• Conduct operator training and education for your customers, with follow-up training as needed.
• Participate in corporate meetings, training store meetings, customer care clinics, appreciation breakfasts, shows and other company events.
• Complete machine start-ups for new and used equipment independently.
• Conduct machine demonstrations including proper qualifications and spec knowledge.
• Communicate through email to keep record of issues until they are resolved.
• Foster a culture of teamwork between the application division and the rest of Butler Ag Equipment.
• Assist with training for other sales, parts and service teammates.
• Completes and processes all documentation and paperwork.
• Be guided by Butler’s mission statement and core values in everything you do.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn local producer practices and the industry
• Previous sales experience and knowledge of application and ag equipment preferred
• Knowledge of AGCO and related/competitive product lines preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate basic financing with customers
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office
• Excellent self-motivation and personal accountability
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule - to include evening and weekend hours as needed to remain accessible to customers
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record
• CDL is preferred or willing to obtain within 90 days
• Pre-employment drug testing is conducted

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to grow a career with our team, here are some things we offer in our full benefits package:

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Company Vehicle
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

EOE/Vet/Disability