Agriculture Outside Sales Representative

AKE Safety Equipment•Youngsville, NC

About The Position

AKE Safety Equipment is seeking confident, driven, experienced outside sales representatives in agricultural areas nationwide. Representatives sell STOP-FYRE fire extinguishers directly to farmers by driving from farm to farm within a protected territory. The role is described as a 1099 outside-sales position with a 100% straight-commission compensation structure, uncapped commission potential, and significant weekly performance bonuses. The company states that average sales representatives consistently earned $90,816 and top performers earned over $200,000 annually in commission. Representatives manage their own schedules and are expected to work independently while receiving team support. Advancement is available to those who consistently achieve established goals. AKE says it does not charge salespeople to work for the company and salespeople do not purchase products from AKE to resell. Applicants selected by the Selection Committee proceed to a one-on-one phone interview and, if considered a good fit, a virtual face-to-face interview with the VP of Sales.

Requirements

Experienced outside-sales representative with a proven record of sales success.
Able and willing to work independently as a self-driven, self-motivated salesperson.
Trainable and open to embracing new ideas.
Ambitious, competitive, and determined to succeed.
Passionate about customers, the product, and the team.
Trustworthy and aligned with the company's core values.
Located in an agricultural area; the role serves territories nationwide.

Nice To Haves

Connection to the agricultural community, such as growing up or working on a farm or regularly doing business with farmers.
Background in construction or excavation, including work in the field, sales to the construction industry, sales for a construction company, or ownership of a construction business.
Experience as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, military member, or EMT.
Many years of sales experience.

Responsibilities

Sell STOP-FYRE fire extinguishers directly to farmers.
Travel from farm to farm within a protected territory.
Manage an independent outside-sales operation and control one's schedule and sales activity.
Work toward and consistently achieve established sales goals.
Help customers protect people and property by offering fire safety equipment.