Outside Sales Representative - Agriculture

AKE Safety Equipment; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AKE Safety Equipment is seeking elite field-based sales professionals for a nationwide independent 1099 opportunity with uncapped commissions.

You will introduce farmers to STOP-FYRE, grow territory sales, and build trusted relationships while traveling farm-to-farm. Top performers earn well over six figures, with no product purchases required and full control over your schedule.

Qualifications

• Several years of successful outside-sales experience and proven results.
• Competitive, resilient and goal-driven.
• Connection to agriculture through farming, work, or selling to farmers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work without day-to-day supervision.
• Coachable, accountable and willing to adopt a proven sales approach.
• Care about the customer, belief in the product and integrity in dealings.

Responsibilities

• Introduce farmers to STOP-FYRE and grow sales in your territory.
• Develop trusted relationships and close sales.
• Prospect, travel farm-to-farm, and perform disciplined follow-up.
• Operate as an independent 1099 representative with uncapped commissions.

Skills

Outside sales

Resilient

Competitive

Entrepreneurial mindset

Coachable

Relationship building

Customer focus

Job description

Independent 1099 Opportunity | Uncapped Commission | $100,000+ Income Potential

Less than 1 out of a 1000 who are reading this are good enough to apply because we are only looking to recruit 9 people for this role nationwide. These elite people will work on a sales team supervised by our CEO, who has come out of semi-retirement solely to lead this team. He has been building businesses & sales teams since 1989. Whether you have sales experience, or fire experience, or agricultural experience is not relevant. What he is looking for are people who are “unbreakable”, therefore possess a burning desire to achieve a level of success most will only dream about. If you are selected to be a part of this team, it will change your life. Again, don’t waste your time reading any further unless you are unbreakable – life has kicked you hard over & over yet you have never quit and will never. If that is you, no matter your experience level, we want to talk to you.

About AKE Safety Equipment

Founded in 1989, AKE Safety Equipment is a national fire-safety equipment manufacturer and sales company supported by a large network of dealers and independent sales representatives. We give driven sales professionals the opportunity to improve their lifestyle, build something of their own, and help customers protect lives and property.

The Opportunity

This is a field-based, farm-to-farm sales role for a true road warrior. You will introduce farmers to STOP-FYRE® — The World’s Best Fire Extinguisher®, develop trusted customer relationships, and grow sales within your protected territory.

• 100% commission-based 1099 opportunity with no cap on earnings
• Significant weekly performance bonuses
• Average Sales Representatives have earned $90,816 annually
• Top performers have earned more than $200,000 annually
• No product purchases, fees, or charges required to work with AKE

Who Thrives at AKE

• Bring several years of successful outside-sales experience and can demonstrate results
• Are competitive, resilient, and motivated by ambitious goals
• Having a connection to agriculture through farming, work experience, or selling to farmers
• May have experience in construction, excavation, public safety, military service, or another hands‑on industry
• Think like an entrepreneur and work effectively without day‑to‑day supervision
• Are coachable, accountable, and willing to adopt a proven sales approach
• Care about the customer, believe in the product, and operate with integrity

What to Expect

• This is an independent 1099 outside-sales position with 100% commission compensation.
• Your success will depend on consistent prospecting, farm‑to‑farm travel, disciplined follow‑up, and closing ability.
• AKE is highly selective because customers and team members depend on representatives who are professional, trustworthy, and persistent.
• AKE does not charge representatives or require them to purchase inventory in order to sell.

Why Sales Professionals Choose AKE

• Represent a distinctive, meaningful product. Help farmers protect the people, property, equipment, and livelihoods that matter most.
• Run your territory like your own business. Control your schedule and sales activity while receiving support from an experienced national organization.
• Earn without a ceiling. A lucrative, uncapped commission and bonus plan rewards performance.
• Grow with the company. Advancement opportunities are available to representatives who consistently achieve their goals.

Selection Process

• Qualified candidates will participate in a one‑on‑one phone interview.
• Finalists may be invited to interview with company founder Mr. Kronebusch and, if selected, travel to Minnesota for a day of training with him.