Sales Representative

About the Company

Agri Vision Equipment Group and Prairie Land Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two John Deere dealerships. Together, we lead the charge in innovation, technology, and best‑in‑class service for our customers, with a presence across western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, central and eastern Kansas, and northwest Missouri.

Guiding Principles: Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, and Performance.

Senior level: Entry level |
Employment type: Full‑time |
Job function: Sales and Business Development |
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

• Opportunity to grow your career with ongoing training and industry‑leading technology.
• Competitive compensation plus a company vehicle.
• Relocation bonus available for the right candidate.

• Achieve targeted sales goal (volume and margin).
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships to strengthen loyalty and dealer reputation.
• Continually improve personal selling capabilities to respond to customer needs more effectively.
• Actively identify, seek, and obtain new prospects.
• Review and implement technology solutions that create immediate and long‑term results.
• Share information, solutions, and ideas that challenge the customer’s thinking using ROI, productivity, and efficiency data.
• Follow AVE‑PLP’s sales process, including timely and accurate completion of all paperwork and equipment listing information.
• Maintain a regional customer list and ensure scheduled and consistent contacts using the HUB.
• Maintain working knowledge of used equipment values and describe equipment condition to ensure competitive sale pricing.
• Coordinate with Store Managers, Parts, and Service to support customer needs.
• Communicate with Product Innovation and Product Support to deliver equipment and technology performance data.
• Plan and document customer interactions and meetings using the HUB.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the success of AVE‑PLP.

• Consistently promote and support AVE‑PLP’s vision, mission, and values.
• Strong knowledge of used equipment values and ability to evaluate trading opportunities.
• Familiarity with and ability to follow the Dealer Selling Process.
• Knowledge of John Deere, competitive products, agricultural and turf equipment, and farming practices.
• Ability to maintain positive, professional relationships with peers, management, and support resources.
• Knowledge of current financing options for new and used equipment purchases.
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic sales reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard internet functions.
• Strong communication skills with customers, employees, and peers.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Preferred:
  One year of equipment sales experience; experience in an agricultural dealership preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Passing a driving record, criminal background check, employment verification, and drug screen prior to employment.
• Certified Crop Advisor certification preferred.

• Regular travel to customer and store locations.
• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather and uneven terrain; exposure to insects.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• Moderate noise level.
• PPE required: cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• Long hours, overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings; may rotate on‑call responsibilities.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk (including unpaved terrain), use arms and hands, operate computer and telephone.
• Moderate physical activity: moving objects up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Close, distance, and color vision; ability to adjust focus.

Agri Vision Equipment Group and Prairie Land Partners (AVE‑PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.