Agriculture Equipment Salesperson
We are currently hiring an Agricultural Equipment Salesperson at our Red Deer location.
The successful candidate will be responsible for selling and demonstrating our complete range of agricultural equipment. This position requires someone who can develop new business, build relationships with new customers, and maintain strong long-term relationships with our existing customer base.
We are looking for someone who understands agriculture, enjoys dealing with customers, and is motivated to actively pursue sales opportunities rather than simply waiting for customers to walk through the door.
What We Offer
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Full-time, year-round employment
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Base salary plus commission
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Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days
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Opportunity to travel throughout Alberta
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Extensive product and sales training opportunities
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Strong support from our Parts, Service, and Management teams
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Long-term employee cash bonuses, including $5,500 every 5 years
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$20,000 worth of gold coins at 20 years of service
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Company-paid trips for our team. Previous destinations include Germany in 2015, China in 2018, Brazil or Newfoundland in 2023, and Italy in 2026
What Does the Position Involve?
Our Agricultural Equipment Salespeople are responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships while generating equipment sales within their territory.
This includes regularly communicating with existing customers, developing new customer relationships, making farm visits, prospecting and cold calling, identifying upcoming equipment needs, preparing quotes, demonstrating equipment, and following opportunities through to completion.
The position requires someone who is comfortable spending time outside the dealership visiting customers and developing business throughout their territory.
You will also be responsible for developing strong product knowledge and staying current on the equipment, technology, programs, and financing options available to our customers.
What We Are Looking For
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Strong knowledge of agriculture and agricultural equipment
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Previous agricultural equipment sales experience is preferred
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Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term customer relationships
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Comfortable prospecting for new business, including cold calls and farm visits
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Self-motivated and able to manage a sales territory independently
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Strong follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple sales opportunities at the same time
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Willingness to demonstrate equipment and learn the operation and features of the products we sell
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Ability to understand customer operations and recommend equipment that fits their needs
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Strong negotiation and communication skills
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Above-average written and verbal communication skills
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Strong computer skills and willingness to learn dealership and manufacturer software
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Organized and able to accurately maintain customer information, quotes, sales opportunities, and follow-up activities
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Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record
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Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required
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Must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of the Red Deer area
Benefits
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Company events and trips
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Dental care
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Disability insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Extended health care
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Life insurance
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On-site parking
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Tuition reimbursement
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Vision care
Schedule
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Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Saturday rotation, currently every second Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Occasional evenings and additional hours when required for customer visits, demonstrations, trade shows, and other sales activities
Compensation
Base salary plus commission, with overall earning potential based on individual sales performance.
This position is best suited to someone who understands agriculture, enjoys building relationships with farmers, and is motivated by developing new business and growing their customer base.
If you are an experienced agricultural equipment salesperson who takes pride in looking after customers and actively developing new business, we would like to hear from you.
Please email your resume to hr@pentagonfarm.com, along with a cover letter telling us about your previous agricultural and sales experience.
