Factory Sales Representative

The Grasshopper Company; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company phone

Company vehicle

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing business specializes in outdoor power equipment and is seeking a Factory Sales Representative for Northeastern Texas. This role involves maintaining a dealer network, demonstrating equipment, and requires effective communication and a clean driving record. Extensive benefits include health insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off. Candidates should be self-motivated, willing to travel, and have experience in sales, particularly in the outdoor equipment industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must comply with FMCSA and DOT requirements.
• Be able to travel frequently, including overnight.
• Must be self-motivated and eager to sell.
• Complete required factory reports as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand the Grasshopper dealer network.
• Demonstrate Grasshopper equipment.
• Visit dealers regularly.
• Assist dealers in promoting Grasshopper products.
• Call on existing and potential customers.

Skills

Effective communication

Clean driving record

Safety awareness

Self-motivated

Experience in outdoor power equipment

Computer experience

Job description

Factory Sales Representative (Northeastern Texas)

A family-owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn™ riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper.

As a recognized leader in the manufacturing of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, The Grasshopper Company is always looking for talented, dedicated and hard-working people to join our team. Grasshopper offers a wide range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, The Grasshopper Company/Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. abides by applicable non-discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability.

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. Unless otherwise noted, on the job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, expanding, evaluating and working with the Grasshopper dealer network.
• Demonstrating Grasshopper equipment.
• Visit dealers on a timely basis.
• Assist dealers in promotion of Grasshopper products.
• Assist in collections as needed.
• Calling on end users, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have a clean driving record and keep a safety awareness attitude.
• Must be able to comply with all FMCSA and DOT requirements.
• Must be able to be out on the road everyday calling on existing and potential customers, including frequent overnight travel.
• Must be self-motivated and have a desire to sell.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours a week.
• Must be able to complete all required factory reports as scheduled.
• Must have working knowledge of Grasshopper equipment as well as competitor's equipment.
• Must be able to evaluate prospective dealers and analyze existing dealers.
• Must be able to define goals and objectives with dealers.

Experience in outdoor power equipment industry is a plus. Computer experience is a must. Company vehicle, trailer and demonstrator provided.

To learn more about this employment position with Grasshopper, including descriptions and requirements, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Benefits

• Extensive benefit package including:
• Health and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Company phone
• Company vehicle

Department: Sales

This is a full time position

Other Information

• Do you have 3 or more moving violations on your driving record in the past 3 years? Yes No
• Can you show proof of your legal right to work in the United States? Yes No
• How many years of sales experience do you have?
• Are you able to work more than 40 hours a week?
• Do you have experience in the outdoor power equipment industry?
• Salary desired? (Total Compensation)
• How did you hear about this position?
• Please enter who you were referred by