Southeast MN Territory Sales Leader - Heavy Equipment

Theuniversityunion; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company-paid phone

Company-provided computer

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Purple Wave Auction is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to cover Southeast Minnesota, focusing on construction, agriculture, fleet, and government sectors. The role involves field sales across Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, and surrounding counties, building strong relationships with owners, contractors, and policymakers.

You'll manage the auction process end-to-end, travel up to 75% of the time, and work from a full-time exempt position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years successful sales experience.
• Ability to travel extensively when required.
• Knowledge of construction, agriculture, fleet, and government industries.
• Ability to utilize various technologies, tools, and systems to gather and share information electronically.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative in making deals happen.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent people skills and ability to maintain high ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Candidates may be requested to complete skills assessment testing.
• U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and potential customers to increase Purple Wave's visibility and brand recognition.
• Educate clients within the territory about Purple Wave's auction services and how to use them to sell or buy used equipment.
• Gather and enter customer information and opportunities in CRM to maintain communication with the team.
• Ensure successful execution and support of all phases of the auction process.
• Represent Purple Wave to heavy equipment owners, buyers, and sellers.
• Raise awareness of upcoming auctions through equipment promotion and inventory packages.
• Manage buyer and seller relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Respond to inbound sales inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and events to promote services and assets.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Purple Wave Auction is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to cover Southeast Minnesota, focusing on construction, agriculture, fleet, and government sectors. The role involves field sales across Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, and surrounding counties, building strong relationships with owners, contractors, and policymakers.

You'll manage the auction process end-to-end, travel up to 75% of the time, and work from a full-time exempt position.