Ag Sales Trainee

Ziegler AG has a great entry-level opportunity as an Ag Sales Trainee for an energetic, self-starting individual with an interest and background in agriculture. The Trainee position is a full-time role where you have the opportunity to learn about all areas of the business and industries we serve. It is truly a unique opportunity to learn about our business and create meaningful relationships. As a Trainee, you will be actively involved with several key business areas including: Sales, Sales Administration, Parts Operations, Product Support, Marketing, and Guidance Technology. After completing approximately 4-6 months of foundational training and assignments at several of our branch locations, opportunities for placement will be evaluated in all areas of exposure during the trainee program with emphasis on sales and customer support positions. The Ag Trainee program has proven to be an important step on the pathway to promotion in all key business areas, including sales and management roles. Areas that you will cover during the Trainee program: • Machine Start Up’s • Sales Ride-Along • Branch Operations Management • Warehouse Operations • Product Training • Customer Repair Shop • Technology Support • Demo Operations

Responsibilities:

• Takes time to learn company's organizational structure

• Communicates on a consistent basis with direct supervisor

• Asks questions and actively engages with the people responsible for training in assigned department

• Creates meaningful relationships through effective communication skills

• Promotes Ziegler at trade-shows or other company events

• Completes necessary in-person and online training

• Contacts department manager prior to training session to finalize schedule and create a plan

• Interacts professionally with customers and employees in all settings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Highly motivated and driven personality

• Mechanical aptitude preferred

• Previous experience in agriculture industry a plus

• Interest in working in the markets we serve in a customer-facing position

• Quick learner; genuinely curious to learn more and ask questions

• Clean driving record

• Personal Attributes: Achievement Orientation, Customer Focus, Leadership Orientation, Learning Orientation, Sociability

• Open to relocation to another Ziegler facility after completion of training program

Travel:

Up to 10% travel