Sales Representative - Lawn & Garden and Utility Tractors

Location: Cannon Falls

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Purpose:

Sells new and used lawn and garden equipment and utility tractors to customers with internal and external sales calls. Consistently exhibits Midwest Machinery Company’s core purpose and values.

Responsibilities:

Represents the location in the sale of new and used lawn and garden equipment and utility tractors for internal and external sales

Creates, develops, and maintains customer accounts, including business to business and business to customer accounts

Knows and follows a defined sales process

Has a retail-selling emphasis (understands task-oriented questions to ask, validates customer requirements, proposes solution, offers demonstration and moves to close)
Maintains current product knowledge on features and benefits of all equipment potentially saleable by the dealership, with an emphasis on utility tractors, implements & attachments as well as lawn and garden products

Maintains and reports all lawn and garden and utility tractor customer activities and trends in assigned territory to sales management

Understands various financing options available on lawn and garden equipment

Coordinates with location personnel in display and sale of lawn and garden equipment and utility tractors

Helps organize product demonstrations and clinics for customers and participates in local trade shows and dealership promotional events

Attends applicable sales training events/seminars

Maintains current knowledge of used equipment values and ability to evaluate properly for trading purposes

Interacts in a positive and respectful manner with customers and fellow employees

Maintains and promotes a safe work environment. Demonstrates understanding of and ability to follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments

Performs other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge:

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience1+ years equipment sales experience

Ability to sell in a fast-paced sales environment

Knowledge of lawn and garden and utility tractor products

No agriculture experience required

Excellent customer relationship skills

Ability to speak and write effectively one-on-one and within a group

Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions

Physical and Mental and Other Requirements:

Occasional bending and stooping

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record required

Must pass a pre-employment background study

Benefits:

Paid Time Off including PTO, Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay, Civic Pay, and Volunteer Time Off
401k plan with company match

Multiple health insurance plan and network options with Health Savings Accounts Dental and Vision plans

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans Company paid life insurance with ability to purchase more Company paid Short-Term Disability coverage

Multiple voluntary benefits available including LTD, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole Life,  Assistance Program Paid uniforms or clothing allowance based on position

Employee Discount Programs This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Midwest Machinery Co. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.
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