Agriculture Sales Rep Asheville, NC
Hills Machinery - RJV Equipment
Location
Mills River, NC | United States
Job description
Position:
AGRICULTURE Sales Representative: Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, this position is responsible for the sales of AGRICULTURE equipment AND ATTACHMENTS within a defined territory. He or she will work with a high degree of independence and must be held by a self-starter with self-discipline and excellent communication and listening skills.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain existing accounts and develop new accounts using various forms of communication, networking, and lead generation.
- Acquire equipment sales through daily preparation, inquiries, and meeting with customers.
- Record all calls, quotes, visits, and sales, and ensure all sales data is accurate and up-to-date
- Possess knowledge of, and be able to speak accurately on, the features, benefits, and attachments of all equipment and parts that are for sale and/or rent.
- Understand REGIONAL AGRICULTURE MARKETS, PRACTICES, PLANTING AND HARVESTING CYCLES and use that knowledge to maximize sales opportunities
- Respond to all inquiries and communications from customers regardless of day or time of day to build and maintain a relationship with customers built on reliability.
- Complete all required industry sales training.
- Attend out-of-town trainings and industry trade shows as needed Perform additional duties as assigned Live by Highways values; advance and support a culture of leadership, responsibility, accountability, continual improvement, and fun among all employees Contribute to Highways overall success by performing additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree preferred, though alternative education and relevant work experience may be considered
- Proven experience in the sales and promotion of equipment that is directly or indirectly involved in one or more industry segments related to the industries served
- Must be able to travel to customer locations on a regular basis Must have the ability to (or the ability to learn how to) operate all products and models of equipment
- Must be highly creative, imaginative, positive, motivated and have the highest level of ethical standards
- Must have superior verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and CRM experience required)
- Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record, and must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug scree
Why Work Here?
We are a rapidly growing company that believes in Customer Service. Our growth is creating great opportunity for development and experience.
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