Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated
Great Plains Ag Territory Manager - West Texas and New Mexico
Great Plains Manufacturing Incorporated, Salina, Kansas, United States, 67401
Great Plains Territory Manager (West Texas, New Mexico)
A Great Plains Ag Territory Manager is responsible for working with dealers in a specific area to promote and sell Great Plains agricultural implements and products. Our products are designed to benefit the grower, the dealer, the company, and the territory manager based around sound agronomic principles. A Great Plains Territory Manager needs to be a self-motivated individual with a background in agriculture. A Territory Manager needs business acumen, but also must have a hands-on approach to equipment for field demonstrations and assisting customers.
This territory is currently comprised of 40 dealer locations across the Western part of Texas and New Mexico. Most of these dealers have a “major” line like John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota or AGCO, but some are “short line only” stand alone dealers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Achieving company / territory revenue goals through retail sales of wholegoods and service partsAssisting dealer sales staff in retail customer visits to promote the sale of Great Plains productsPromoting and being involved in grower meetings, demonstrations, field days, and open housesUtilize company ordering programs to ensure proper dealer inventory at the proper seasonDevelop the territory: drive revenue growth from all dealers, replacing inactive dealers, recruiting new dealers, and being involved in identifying all opportunities for growthInventory control / Inventory reportingMarket planning (understanding regional demand for products)Initiating a training program for sales and service personnel in each dealershipFront line support for the dealer and grower on product performance and service issuesAttending annual sales meetings to stay informed on our products and promote your personal development and growthPreferred Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of business-to-business sales experience, preferably in the agricultural industryLive in the described territory, with a strong familiarity of the regionExcellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbalWillingness and ability to travel more than 50% of the timeHighly motivated self-starter; ability to work effectively with minimal or no supervisionProficient in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookStrong commitment to quality workMust be willing to complete tasks in a time sensitive environmentHave an excellent work attendance recordBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or minimum two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.
A Great Plains Ag Territory Manager is responsible for working with dealers in a specific area to promote and sell Great Plains agricultural implements and products. Our products are designed to benefit the grower, the dealer, the company, and the territory manager based around sound agronomic principles. A Great Plains Territory Manager needs to be a self-motivated individual with a background in agriculture. A Territory Manager needs business acumen, but also must have a hands-on approach to equipment for field demonstrations and assisting customers.
This territory is currently comprised of 40 dealer locations across the Western part of Texas and New Mexico. Most of these dealers have a “major” line like John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota or AGCO, but some are “short line only” stand alone dealers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Achieving company / territory revenue goals through retail sales of wholegoods and service partsAssisting dealer sales staff in retail customer visits to promote the sale of Great Plains productsPromoting and being involved in grower meetings, demonstrations, field days, and open housesUtilize company ordering programs to ensure proper dealer inventory at the proper seasonDevelop the territory: drive revenue growth from all dealers, replacing inactive dealers, recruiting new dealers, and being involved in identifying all opportunities for growthInventory control / Inventory reportingMarket planning (understanding regional demand for products)Initiating a training program for sales and service personnel in each dealershipFront line support for the dealer and grower on product performance and service issuesAttending annual sales meetings to stay informed on our products and promote your personal development and growthPreferred Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of business-to-business sales experience, preferably in the agricultural industryLive in the described territory, with a strong familiarity of the regionExcellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbalWillingness and ability to travel more than 50% of the timeHighly motivated self-starter; ability to work effectively with minimal or no supervisionProficient in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookStrong commitment to quality workMust be willing to complete tasks in a time sensitive environmentHave an excellent work attendance recordBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or minimum two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.