Ag Sales Support Representative

Ag Sales Support Representative

Ziegler Ag has an opening for an Ag Sales Support Representative supporting our Ag customer base. The primary job function is to promote the after sales experience by calling upon our existing customers and generating new leads for future business. In this role, you will also be our technology expert in the field selling and supporting all our various offerings. You will utilize your thorough knowledge of farm applications to organize and facilitate machine demos/training working directly with all sales personnel as well as assist in proper machine set-up.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and conduct training on the effective operation of the equipment we represent.
• Provide frontline technology support and training including the sales of technology needs.
• Provide and account for in-field operational support of Ziegler sold products to customers as required.
• Communicate and work closely with territory managers on machine deliveries, machine demonstrations and sales opportunities to pursue wholegood sales targets in their area.
• Facilitate technology demonstrations as needed by territory managers, while working with customers maximizing opportunities with the right product.
• Use sales CRM to document plans for demonstrations, Regional sales plan tactics and sales campaigns.
• Log customer deliveries and start-ups in CRM.
• Understand the competition to maintain competitive edge and attend training to keep up with new products and developments that are relevant to our customers and industry.
• Ensure safety standards are met while being a conduit to train area territory managers in the safe operation of machines.
• Work in a cooperative manner with the Ag Product Support Representative to perform the training needed for branches to become operationally aware of the machines we sell and support as directed by the Regional Manager based on their sales plan needs in the region.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required depending on level of experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong agricultural background
• Two years of Ag experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong work ethic and acts with a sense of urgency
• Clean driving record is a must
• Able to drive equipment
• Able to be available during off-hours and weekends to take calls from customers to handle emergency situations
• Personal Attributes: Achievement Orientation, Consideration for others / Empathy, Planning and Organization, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Travel: Up to 50%

Minimum Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing

Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.