Ag Inside 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
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