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Agricultural Equipment Sales Representative - Military Veterans

at John Deere

Purpose:

Sells new and used agricultural equipment while providing product expertise and support to existing and new customers in addition to dealership personnel. Proactively engages customers to invest in the products and services of Deer Country Farm & Lawn, Inc.

Responsibilities:

  • Represents the Company for the sale of machinery to customers in a defined sales area or product group
  • Maintains current product knowledge on features and benefits of all equipment potentially saleable by the Dealership
  • Monitors competitive activity/products and timely communicates to leadership
  • Actively seeks competitive customers, attempting to maximize conversion
  • Maintains all customer information in assigned territory for sales management
  • Adheres to the defined sales process including call reports & follow up after the sale in a timely manner
  • Responsibly maintains and operates assigned company vehicles and equipment if applicable
  • Assists with the preparation and execution of customer events and conducts equipment field demonstrations Monitors trends in customer's business activities and timely communicates to leadership
  • Maintains current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods
  • Attends applicable sales meetings, training events and seminars
  • Will maintain current knowledge of used equipment values and ability to evaluate properly for trading purposes
  • Consults customer base on general farming practices and the correct equipment to perform them
  • Answers telephone inquiries and completes all sales orders and documentation promptly, thoroughly, courteously, and accurately
  • Demonstrates a genuine concern for company as a whole by promoting teamwork and maintain positive attitude. Exhibits outstanding communication skills and cooperates with other departments and locations within company
  • This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other leadership as required. Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
  • 1+ years equipment sales experience
  • Knowledge of agricultural equipment and farming or operational practices preferred
  • Excellent customer relationship skills and ability to speak and write effectively one-on-one and within a group
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays
  • Ability to use standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
  • Capable of analyzing and interpreting basic sales reports
  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Valid insurable driver's license

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John Deere

We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country.  Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job.  It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community.  It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!

Interested in joining the industry's best?  At John Deere, veterans will find: 

•  A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world 

•  A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer

•  A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives 

•  Market leading pay and benefits

John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States.   Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander.  Potential opportunities include:

•  Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities

•  Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades

•  Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources

How to apply:

Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.

Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information.  In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!

All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP.  We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.  

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