Used Ag Equipment Manager

Are you ready to make an impact within a well-established organization?
 Do you thrive on developing creative solutions and leading others to deliver results?

Butler Machinery is seeking a Used Ag Equipment Manager to lead our Used Agriculture Equipment strategy. In this role, you’ll guide a team of used equipment professionals and partner closely with our field teams to achieve annual sales goals.

This position is based out of Fargo, ND, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with one of the region’s premier agricultural equipment dealers.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of used Ag inventory levels, model mix, and inventory turns.
• Establishes trade values for used Ag equipment.
• Working with the stores to manage all necessary reconditioning to our used equipment.
• Purchase and sell used Ag equipment outside of our territory. 
• Manage the used Ag equipment machine inspection process.
• Assists the Finance Department in establishing lease residual values.
• Oversees the decisions regarding website postings of used equipment.
• Works with the Marketing Department for promotion of used assets.
• Establishes relationships with other Ag Equipment dealers and customers.
• Leads in development and implementation of new processes to support Ag business growth.
• Supports sales staff as pertains to Ag used equipment needs.
• Responsible for the profit or loss of the used equipment department.
• Regular travel to our stores to maintain strong understanding of used assets and store relationships.
• Works within and promotes vision, mission, and values of BMC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Organizes, communicates, and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates to ensure the successful operation of the department.
• Provides leadership that recognizes employee performance, motivating employees, and promoting self-development.
• Communicates with and coaches employees on assignments, providing technical expertise as needed. 
• Selects, trains, and develops employees consistent with department/division goals, providing coaching on career development. 

Qualifications: 

• Agriculture Industry experience is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent combination of business experience, training and/or education required.
• Ability to evaluate conditions and accurately estimate repairs.
• Strong mechanical background/aptitude.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Keen understanding of business management and decision making.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic Accounting and Finance knowledge.
• Knowledge of Ag Technology.
• Strong customer relations background.
• Experience and understanding of the sales process.
• Ability to work with multiple different departments to achieve a specific goal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Power Point is required.

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package: 

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with an Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year 
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options 
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching 
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program 
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products 
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization
    

EOE/Vet/Disability