Sales Trainee

Butler Machinery; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual retirement employer contribution

Health insurance – 3 plan options

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading machinery company located in Huron, SD, is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn about sales and support operations. This full-time entry-level position involves training across various departments, supporting product specialists, and developing customer relationships. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree related to Agri-Business. The role offers competitive benefits including a retirement contribution and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agri-Business or related major.
• Willingness to relocate for various related positions.

Responsibilities

• Learn all business functions related to equipment.
• Support Ag Product Specialists and Heavy Demo Equipment Operators.
• Complete assigned online product training.

Skills

Motivation

Basic knowledge of agricultural equipment

Self-starter

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business

Job description

Overview

Butler Machinery is looking for a passionate individual ready to learn about our sales and support operations. The Sales Trainee will learn all business functions related to Butler Machinery’s equipment business and provide sales support across departments. Join our team and help deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Become fluent with all brands, equipment, and services in our Ag and Construction business.
• Learn and become an expert user of business systems such as DBS, BMTS, and CloudLink.
• Job shadow various departments at stores and corporate to understand processes, programs, procedures, and culture.
• Develop relationships with specific customer accounts assigned to you, following a planned approach set by your manager.
• Support Ag Product Specialists and Heavy Demo Equipment Operators with machine start‑ups or demos throughout the territory.
• Complete all assigned online product training to become familiar with our product offerings.
• Assist with setup and work at farm shows across the territory.
• Travel as required: day trips to support neighboring stores, overnight stays for trade shows or training, and job shadows or support at corporate or other facilities.
• Work within and promote the vision, mission, and values of BMC.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agri‑Business or a related major, or equivalent combination of business experience, training, and/or education.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural equipment, current farming practices, heavy equipment, or construction/dirt work operations.
• Basic knowledge of retail finance contracts and leasing.
• Excellent motivation: a self‑starter with high energy to learn and achieve more.
• Willingness to relocate as a CAM, Product Specialist, Demo Operator, or other associated jobs open across the BMC Territory (ND, SD, NE, MT).

Benefits

• 10% annual retirement employer contribution plus an additional 5% discretionary contribution.
• 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.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Maternity and paternity benefits.
• Holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee assistance program (EAP) – including health coaching.
• SmartDollar – employer‑paid financial planning program.
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products.
• Voluntary benefits – cancer insurance, accident, hospitalization.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability

Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Customer Service, and Training

Industries

Construction, Farming, and Equipment Rental Services