Agriculture Sales Representative

AKRS Equipment • Gretna, NE

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About The Position

AKRS Equipment Solutions is hiring an Agriculture Sales Representative to sell agricultural machinery within an assigned territory and build lasting customer relationships. The role focuses on understanding customers’ equipment needs, providing responsive service, demonstrating equipment, and supporting customers throughout the purchasing process. The representative maintains product knowledge, tracks customer and market needs, understands financing options, and follows sales opportunities through completion, including accurate paperwork and timely follow-up.

AKRS Equipment Solutions has served farmers, ranchers, homeowners, and commercial customers for more than 80 years. The company combines John Deere equipment with industry expertise, service, and customer support. Employees join a team centered on Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and Commitment to Excellence, with ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of equipment sales experience.
• Agricultural background and ability to relate to customers through an understanding of farming operations, agricultural practices, and farmers’ challenges.
• Strong ambition, initiative, and desire to grow the business by developing new customer relationships and strengthening existing ones.
• Dependability, strong organizational skills, and effective time management.
• Ability to follow through on commitments, manage sales opportunities, and complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and internet-based tools.
• Flexibility to work hours that meet customer and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment sales experience, preferably in agricultural equipment.
• An associate degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding agricultural equipment needs and providing dependable, responsive service.
• Sell agricultural machinery to customers within an assigned territory.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment features, benefits, and applications to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain accurate customer information and stay engaged with customers throughout the sales process.
• Conduct field equipment demonstrations and communicate product value.
• Monitor customer needs, agricultural trends, and competitive products and activities in the territory.
• Maintain knowledge of financing options for new and used equipment.
• Follow through on customer commitments, sales opportunities, and deals from start to finish.
• Complete sales paperwork accurately and on time, while maintaining organized records and managing time effectively.
• Communicate proactively with customers, provide timely follow-up, and deliver on commitments.

Benefits

• Base salary plus uncapped commission opportunity.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Full insurance package with company-paid options available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount program.
• AKRS Fitness Fund.
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed