This individual will develop long term partnerships with our customers to build solutions within an assigned territory while promoting all aspects of Gooseneck Implement in a professional manner.
Specific Duties Include:
- Use Company provided systems/tools (i.e. Sales Force) to fully document, track, record, follow-up and capture all related sales activity in a timely and accurate manner. Use of the system should contribute directly to the proposal process, winning the sale, volume, territory awareness, participation, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a manageable customer list, while focusing on selling the entire dealership (i.e., parts service, and wholegoods).
- Effectively understand and use manufacturers’ programs and resources to attain acceptable market share levels.
- Develop a keen awareness of the competition and competitive products, as well as business and industry trends.
- Coordinate and/or conduct field demonstrations as well as operate machinery at customer work site.
- Maintain strong knowledge of used equipment values and be able to evaluate properly for trading purposes.
- Work in conjunction with Location Manager and responsible for follow-up and expediting of whole good orders.
- Accountable for timely follow up on each sale to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate and/or communicate with customers and applicable departments to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate pickup and delivery of equipment as needed.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
- Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Gooseneck Implement.
- Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
- Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including all sales meetings, department meetings and other related efforts.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.
Job Requirements:
- Prior sales experience and/or training (preferably ag sales)
- Strong understanding of local market conditions
- Knowledge of resale values of particular machinery
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent computer skills
“In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sex and familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6381 (TDD).”