Parts Sales Representative II

Job Details

Job Location: Iola, KS 66749

Job Category: Parts

Agri Vision Equipment Group and Prairie Land Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two top John Deere Dealerships. We lead technology, innovation, and best-in-class service for customers. Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.

Our success comes from knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, passionate employees. We live our Guiding Principles:
Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, Performance.

With over 100 years in agriculture, we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit. We have a strong presence in western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, central and eastern Kansas, and northwest Missouri.

We seek driven, highly motivated, collaborative, intellectually curious professionals to cultivate the highest impact culture. Prior experience with large ag or commercial equipment welcomed but not required. We can train the right individual willing to work hard and make customers #1 priority.

The Parts Sales Representative II actively drives parts sales by developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering exceptional service both in-store and at customer locations. This role is exempt and eligible for sales commission.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Proactively sell parts to AVE-PLP customers through direct outreach, both in-store and on-site.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business and long-term loyalty.
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities, including upselling and cross-selling relevant parts and accessories.
• Accurately process sales transactions and maintain records of all customer interactions.
• Market parts and service sales such as extended warranties, maintenance plans, machine inspections, overhauls, standard job quotes, and special parts promotions.
• Identify all aftermarket and new sales opportunities and communicate lead information accordingly.
• Perform follow-up calls at customer locations on complete goods and major parts and service.
• Address customer concerns and resolve problems effectively and satisfactorily.
• Continuously seek ways to improve sales strategies, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as needed to contribute to AVE-PLP’s success.

Supervisory Duties: None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AVE-PLP’s DNA.
• Passion for outside sales and a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Knowledge of parts merchandising, sales techniques, and customer engagement strategies.
• Basic understanding of financial management as it applies to the Parts Department.
• Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with customers, colleagues, and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for in-person, phone, and email interactions.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and online business tools for sales tracking and inventory management.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience:

• One year of customer service experience preferred.
• Previous merchandising and parts sales experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements/

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen required prior to start of employment.
• Forklift license preferred or ability to obtain one.

Working Environment:

Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided…