Used Equipment Valuation

TRULAND Equipment; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

TRU LAND Equipment seeks a motivated professional to establish values for used inventory and assist in trade-ins. You will report market trends, assign trade values, and help ensure profitable resale of used equipment while supporting sales teams and customers.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in equipment sales, familiarity with agricultural/turf gear, and strong MS Office and dealer system skills. A valid license and flexible hours are preferred.

Qualifications

• HD diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ years' equipment sales experience.
• Knowledge of agricultural or turf equipment preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and dealer systems.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Report and maintain market information regarding used equipment values and trends.
• Own and communicate metrics involving aged inventory, used turnover and margins with sales.
• Assign trade values to assist in selling new equipment while ensuring profitable resale of used gear.
• Develop a measurable, consistent reconditioning policy for the organization.
• Maintain positive relationships with peers and management, ensuring teamwork and customer service.

Skills

Equipment sales

Customer relationships

Analytical reporting

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dealer management systems

Job description

Equipment

We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment- we want to hear from you!

Grow with TRU LAND

We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment- we want to hear from you!

Purpose

Through a combination of sources, develops processes that establish reasonable values for the Company's used equipment inventory and potential trade-ins.

Responsibilities

• Report and maintain market information regarding used equipment values and trends.
• Own and communicate the metrics that involve aged inventory levels, used turnover and used equipment margins with the sales team.
• Assign trade values to assist in selling new equipment while ensuring the profitable resale of used equipment.
• Develop a measurable and consistent reconditioning policy for the organization.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.

Key Performance Indicators

• Used equipment inventory value
• Gross margin earned on used equipment

Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required; Associate's degree preferred
• 1+ years' equipment sales experience
• Knowledge of agricultural or turf equipment and farming or operational practices preferred
• Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions as well as dealer business systems
• Willingness and ability to work flexible and extended hours and weekends
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic sales reports
• Valid driver's license required
• Driving record that meets Employer's insurance company requirements

Comprehensive benefit package for full-time team members includes:

• Competitive bi-weekly wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Team member discounts
• Access to additional voluntary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program (AEP)
• Company-provided uniforms

About TRU LAND Equipment

TRU LAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. We understand the unique needs and challenges that come with working your land, and we're dedicated to delivering solutions that exceed expectations. With every phone call, every visit, and every job well done, we're creating lasting partnerships built on trust.

Our Vision

To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.

Our Values

• Integrity: Do the right thing
• Trust: Do what we say we are going to do
• Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with
• Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency
• Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs
• Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose