Grade Control Sales Specialist

Papé; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment dealer in the West is seeking a Grade Control Sales Specialist in Fremont, CA. This role involves driving customer engagement and supporting Topcon and John Deere equipment. The company offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a stable, family-owned organization.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of proven sales experience.
• Experience in 3D modeling, surveying, or grade checking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer engagement and demonstrations of grade control technology.
• Generate leads, create quotes, and organize promotions.

Skills

Customer Relations

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Education

Industry-related Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Topcon Products

John Deere Smartgrade

Job description

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –

FREMONT, CA

GRADE CONTROL SALES SPECIALIST

Do you love to compete? Are you driven to win? Do you enjoy creating your own success and results? If so, we want to hear from you! Pape’ Machinery, the leading equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Grade Control Sales Specialist to focus on Topcon Grade Control and John Deere Smartgrade equipment in Fremont, CA.

At Pape’, we invest heavily in your career through training, resources, and support. We aim to help you grow your skills and experience while providing competitive compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this role, you will drive customer engagement and demonstrations of Topcon grade control and other machine technology within your territory. Daily tasks include generating leads, creating quotes and factory orders, developing training and marketing materials, providing input on inventory needs, organizing end-user promotions, and other grade control duties. Success in this role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, organization, and a team-oriented attitude.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Excellent customer relations skills.
• At least 1 year of proven sales experience.
• Effective communication skills for phone and in-person interactions.
• Industry-related degree, or experience in 3D modeling, surveying, or grade checking (preferred).
• Experience with Topcon products and John Deere Smartgrade equipment (preferred).
• Technical aptitude and willingness to support product installations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Compensation:

Salary plus commission.

WHY WORK FOR PAPE’:

• Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience.
• Outstanding benefits, including 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and training opportunities.
• Progressive vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays—starting with 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick leave, and 7 paid holidays annually, with increases based on seniority.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growth-oriented organization.
• Stability and reputation—family-owned, with over 160 locations, 4,500+ employees, and 85+ years of experience.
• Largest equipment and parts inventory in the West.
• Open-door policy for employee feedback and impact.
• Comprehensive training and mentoring programs.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and requires candidates to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be informed of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.