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AGCO Corporation Regional Sales Manager in Tremont, Illinois
Regional Sales Manager
Date: Jul 3, 2024
Location:
Tremont, IL, US
Workplace Type: Hybrid/Remote
Region Manager – Central Nebraska
Company Overview
Precision Planting is a leading provider of agriculture technologies for farmers who Believe in Better™ with a focus on creating solutions for current agronomic issues and providing practical educational resources.Precision Planting (https://www.precisionplanting.com/) products upgrade the performance of farmers’ existing agricultural equipment. Our global company is represented by a network of more than 600 dealerships and offers technologies to farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers worldwide. Our team at Precision Planting continues to grow without sacrificing our valued company culture. We are proud of the hardworking, creative, and passionate people that symbolize our brand. We continue to grow our product lineup through their high integrity, high performance, and collaboration. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Region Manager for Precision Planting. This individual will work remotely in the territory and manage the dealer network with no direct employee reports. This is an exciting and challenging role that allows you to apply your experience in the sales, business development and technical support field to drive sales growth and support to our dealer network.
Responsibilities:
Develop growth and product penetration strategies and tactics to grow Precision Planting sales in specified region.
Find and enlist new dealers to ensure market coverage
Train, develop, and support existing dealers to grow sales and service capability
Consult dealer’s businesses to grow Precision Planting’s sales
Plan, manage, and attend farm shows and other marketing functions to build product and brand awareness
Utilize data analysis tools to develop effective sales strategies
Plan, facilitate, and present at meetings and field days of 10 - 100 attendees throughout the year.
Manage and develop approximately 10-20 dealer accounts
Develop strong relationships with key customer and dealer accounts
Increase dealer engagement in selling and service activities related to Precision Planting
Effectively communicate sales and marketing initiatives to dealers
Manage dealer training certifications
Establish and execute inventory management and replenishment plans with dealers.
Effectively manage distribution channel conflict to maximize sales while maintaining strong relationships with dealers and growers
Understand and promote enterprise business strategies that support long term vision for the company
Gain channel buy-in to product distribution strategies
Achieve alignment with dealers and corporate strategy to ensure sales and service success
Provide product demonstration presentations, planter maintenance presentations, and other presentations as needed by the dealer team
Provide order support for specific region during selling season
Provide technical (level 1) support during planting season
Assist with sales support/help desk issues when in office
Travel to dealer locations, farm shows, and other events is required and varies by territory
Territory is defined as the panhandle of Nebraska to approximately Grand Island, Nebraska
Travel can range from 25% to 75% based on territory and season
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Agriculture or Business studies or other degree with agriculture experience.
3+ years of experience in sales/account management or 1+ years working in the agriculture industry
Ability to communicate technical information to customers
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal (presentations to audiences of 60 is common)
Highly motivated
Computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Agriculture or Precision Agriculture sales positions is strongly desired
What We Offer:
Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, & Mental Health)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Pet Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Education Assistance
AGCO is an equal opportunity employer.
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