Sales Professional - Military Veterans
at John Deere
At Sinclair Tractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and computers. With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a computer service location, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SINCLAIR TRACTOR is seeking an energetic, driven and professional individual to join the Kalona, IA location as a Sales Professional . The successful candidate will have primary responsibility of developing relationships and solutions while selling new and used Ag equipment to existing and future customers.
The desired candidate will have a background in agriculture and is passionate about technology, innovation and growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represents the company for the sale of machinery to customers in a defined sales area and maintaining market share leadership
- Responsible for developing and furthering relationships with producers by understanding their operation and being an asset in the cab
- Creates and presents material to support the customers decision-making process
- Prospects and works to convert customers to Sinclair Tractor as well as maintain current purchasing relationships, actively seeking out sales opportunities and future trades for inventory
- Meets and responds to the needs of assigned customers in a professional and timely manner. Timely follow up is essential.
- Accurately maintains customer information lists, contacts and sales activities through CRM software
- Plans ahead for productive call activity and intended results
- Knows and follows a defined sales process and departmental core processes
- Prepares sales contracts for obtained orders and submits those orders for processing
- Conducts new equipment field demonstrations
- Monitors trends in customers business activities and timely communicates to management and sales team
- Intimate knowledge of competitive activity/products and timely communication to management
- Maintains current knowledge of financing/leasing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used goods
- Attends applicable sales training events/seminars and self-development opportunities
- Assists with the preparation and execution of community and customer events
- May maintain current knowledge of used equipment values and support ability of Product Line Managers to evaluate properly for trading purposes
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Keyword: Sales Representative
Required Experience:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of successful sales experience selling ag equipment or working with related equipment is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of agricultural, application equipment as well as farming or operational practices preferred
- Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills, both written and verbal
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in business or agriculture-related field is preferred
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds
- Workshop and office conditions
- Travel as needed
United States / Remote
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.