Job Information
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Territory Representative in PELLA, Iowa
Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Job Summary
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
The Territory Representative supports specific dealers by servicing their needs and maintaining the relationship. This position exposes the individual to different experiences within Vermeer forage in preparation for further career advancement. This role provides a foundation to sales and territory management as well as product management at Vermeer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Exhibit the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused and stewardship while modeling the associated behaviors.
Assist with managing designated dealers in order to maintain field inventory and accounts receivable, and further sales promotion. Assist with training programs with designated dealers in order to grow sales.
Develop and maintain relationships with dealers through product support, follow-up on dealers' questions, and feedback to Vermeer for resolution. Call directly on end-user customers in order to assist dealers in developing new customer relationships for Vermeer Forage equipment. Assist Sales and Marketing in Voice of Customer (VOC) interviews.
Develop and maintain in depth knowledge of company equipment as well as the market, and stay abreast of competitive equipment and competitive dealers in the territory by attending farm shows and open houses, etc. Perform equipment demonstrations as directed by sales managers in order to develop and grow business through the dealership network.
Research and recruit quality dealers into the Forage Segment under direction of the sales manager.
Update, maintain, and manage sales and inventory reports as well as other requested reporting in a timely manner.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's Degree in Agriculture Science, Sales and Marketing, or Business Management.
Minimum 3 years previous job experience and/or training in the Agriculture Equipment Industry; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to operate hay equipment, tractor, and projector.
Knowledge in the area of Agriculture equipment.
Knowledge of the cattle business preferred.
Ability to effectively manage dealers.
Ability to travel with numerous overnight trips.
Ability to obtain sales goals.
Ability to provide inventory checks on a timely basis.
Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers.
Ability maintaining positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness with customers and peers.
Demonstration of good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while supporting the department.
Certifications, Licenses, Registration
Valid driver's license.
Travel
Up to 50% domestic and/or international travel by car or plane may be required.
Work Location
REMOTE: A team member's day-to-day work may be best completed from a location other than a Vermeer campus. There will be instances where the work requires time spent on a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager. Remote team members are eligible for business-related reimbursements per the work location policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consider tion for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at /span>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.