Ag Product Specialist

Butler Machinery Company•Bismarck, ND

7d•Onsite

About The Position

There is no better time to be part of the growing, dynamic world of agriculture – making the practice of farming more accurate and efficient. Butler Machinery is looking for an Ag Product Specialist, someone who can become our expert in all things agriculture. Our Ag Product Specialist will do equipment demonstrations and deliveries, drive sales, and provide technical assistance as well as training of all Ag product lines and Precision Ag products. Be our advocate in driving the adoption of Precision Ag for our growers and providing the premium line of ag equipment offered by Butler Machinery. Don’t wait, apply today! Our ideal future teammate values great relationships with everyone in the company, is customer-driven, strives for excellence every day, has high levels of integrity and accountability and focuses on safety in everything he/she does. The continued success of our business is dependent upon a team that believes in our company mission, demonstrates our values every day and is hungry to grow their careers.

Requirements

Minimum of a 2-year degree required.
Good customer relations and communication skills – both written and verbal are essential.
Working knowledge of the local agriculture industry and equipment. Trimble experience is desired.
Proficient with MS Office Suite Software
Able (and qualified) to drive Butler Machinery provided vehicle.
Ability to operate agricultural equipment for the purpose of demonstration and training
Time management and presentation skills are required
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Knowledge of competitive machines and precision Ag machinery
Ability to travel up to 60%

Responsibilities

Works with the sales force and management to act as a resource for the promotion of the technology portfolio of products.
Conducts presentations to demonstrate and promote the sale of advanced agriculture technology with customers, at stores, coops and schools.
Develops and maintains knowledge of agriculture technology products and those of our competitors.
Attends annual sales meetings and store sales meetings as directed or needed.
Provides input for marketing and advertising campaigns for the year.
Actively cares and advocates safety at Butler Machinery. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
Troubleshoots problems with equipment in the field.
Is responsible for the training of all new and existing Ag equipment and technology for customers and associates.
Assists with setting up and attends Ag shows.
Contacts customers to ensure satisfaction with products after delivery.
Assists the Ag Sales professionals in demos of Ag equipment.
Assists in general product training for the service and parts departments.
Works within and promotes vision, mission, and values of Butler Machinery.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with 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
Company Vehicle
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