RDO Equipment Co.

Sales Professional (Construction Equipment)

RDO Equipment Co.$80K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of prior sales experience
  • Strong understanding of local market conditions
  • Knowledge of machinery resale values
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in computer usage
  • Valid work authorization in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term partnerships with customers in assigned territory
  • Document and track sales activity using company tools
  • Maintain a customer list focusing on dealership sales
  • Understand and leverage manufacturers' programs for market share
  • Conduct field demonstrations and operate machinery at customer sites
  • Ensure timely follow-up on sales for customer satisfaction
  • Coordinate delivery and pickup of equipment according to needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Room for career growth within the organization
  • Guaranteed base salary plus commission structure
Full Job Description
$80000 - $135000 / year

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Average $80,000 to $135,000+ your first year, with top earners well into six figures
  • Guaranteed base salary plus commissions
  • Comprehensive benefits package and a company vehicle
  • Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization


This individual will develop long term partnerships with our customers to build solutions within an assigned territory while promoting all aspects of RDO Equipment Co. in a professional manner.

Specific Duties Include:
• Use Company provided systems/tools (i.e. Sales Advantage) to fully document, track, record, follow-up and capture all related sales activity in a timely and accurate manner. Use of the system should contribute directly to the proposal process, winning the sale, volume, territory awareness, participation, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a manageable customer list, while focusing on selling the entire dealership (i.e., parts service, and wholegoods).
• Effectively understand and use manufacturers' programs and resources to attain acceptable market share levels.
• Develop a keen awareness of the competition and competitive products, as well as business and industry trends.
• Coordinate and/or conduct field demonstrations as well as operate machinery at customer work site.
• Maintain strong knowledge of used equipment values and be able to evaluate properly for trading purposes.
• Work in conjunction with Sales Manager and New Equipment Ordering (NEO) department, responsible for follow-up and expediting of whole good orders.
• Accountable for timely follow up on each sale to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and/or communicate with customers and applicable departments to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of equipment as needed.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of RDO Equipment Co.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements:
• Prior sales experience and/or training
• Strong understanding of local market conditions
• Knowledge of resale values of particular machinery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

About RDO Equipment Co.

RDO Equipment Co. is a family-owned company founded in 1968 that sells and supports agriculture, construction, environmental, irrigation, positioning, and surveying equipment from manufacturers including John Deere, Vermeer, and Topcon. The company has more than 75 locations across the United States, Europe, and Russia. RDO Equipment Co. also offers equipment rental, parts, and service, and has a division that specializes in pre-owned equipment. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including using solar power at some of its locations.
Learn more about RDO Equipment Co.
Size
5,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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