Application Sales Professional

Position Overview

If you love sales and are passionate about the agriculture industry and helping customers expand their operations, consider a career with the Butler Machinery team. You will work in a first-class culture that is centered around building long-term relationships and providing a high level of customer service to those we serve. Our Application Sales Professional will work to provide collaborative solutions within an assigned territory while promoting all aspects of Butler Machinery.

This position can be based out of Jamestown, ND;
Hankinson, ND;
Fargo, ND;
Aberdeen, SD; or any location within that region.

• Company vehicle benefit– You will be provided a company vehicle that will include all payments, insurance, gas for all driving needs (work or personal), and repairs
• Company-provided cell phone
• Guaranteed base salary, plus commissions
• Generous retirement plan with 10% guaranteed and up to 5% discretionary provided by the company annually once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket.
• Self-Driven schedule
• Training and development opportunities

• Build and maintain relationships with professional applicators, cooperatives (key accounts), and Ag Producers.
• Sell new and used application equipment and building construction products (BCP) products.
• Appraise used application equipment.
• Promote Butler’s full agriculture equipment lineup and product support offerings (parts and service).
• Generate sales leads for other sales teammates.
• Coordinate with Butler’s service department to service equipment when issues arise.
• Communicate with Butler’s technical communicators and managers to help identify equipment issues during the Pre-Delivery Inspection and when equipment is in the field.
• Conduct operator training and education for your customers, with follow-up training as needed.
• Participate in corporate meetings, training, store meetings, customer care clinics, appreciation breakfasts, shows and other company events.
• Complete machine start-ups for new and used equipment independently.
• Conduct machine demonstrations including proper qualifications and spec knowledge.
• Communicate through email to keep record of issues until they are resolved.
• Assist with training for other sales, parts and service teammates.
• Foster a culture of teamwork between the application division and the rest of Butler Ag Equipment.
• Ability to handle a flexible schedule and remain accessible to customers outside of normal business hours.
• Be guided by Butler’s mission statement and core values in everything you do.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn local producer practices and the industry.
• Previous sales experience and knowledge of application equipment preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate basic financing with customers
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office
• Excellent self-motivation and personal accountability
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record. CDL Is preferred.
• Pre-employment drug testing is conducted

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Company Vehicle
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• Smart Dollar – employer paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/d products
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

EOE/Vet/Disability

Entry level

Full-time

Sales and Business Development

Machinery Manufacturing