Ag Sales Representative
Responsibilities
· Promote and sell equipment to perspective and existing customers
· Ensure every customer has a positive first interaction with Ziegler Ag Equipment and leaves with a favorable impression of the company
· Build strong rapport with customers while maintaining an appropriate balance between personal and professional relationships
· Promptly follow up on all customer leads, requests, and inquiries.
· Promptly responds to requests of administrative and managerial employees
· Meet with customers at the branch or on-site to conduct machine presentations and demonstrations
· Address all needs of walk-in customers in a timely and professional manner
· Execute a pricing strategy that aligns with company policy
· Prospect and engage with new customers on a regular basis.
· Accurately maintain customer information and all sales activities within the CRM system
· Present a professional, neat, and clean personal appearance at all times
· Create and deliver quotes and product materials based on customers’ needs and preferences
· Research and maintain knowledge of competitive products and competitor activity.
· Promote current parts and service offerings to all customers
· Work cooperatively with management and colleagues across departments to support a team-selling environment
· Collaborate with others to schedule and conduct customer site demonstrations, inspections, and other field sales activities
· Manage the sales process by asking effective questions, identifying customer needs, and actively listening to provide tailored solutions
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in business or agriculture-
related field preferred
· Strong agricultural background and interest in supporting customers within the ag market
· Previous inside sales or customer service experience, especially phone-based, is a strong plus
· Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn equipment features and functionality
· Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and digital channels
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
· Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
· Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and customer-first mindset
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team
· Ability to drive and operate equipment for demonstration purposes
· Must have and maintain a clean driving record
Travel:
· 25% +
· Minimal overnight travel required