District Sales Manager

Chief Industries•Kearney, NE

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About The Position

Chief Agri is seeking a District Sales Manager to join the Chief team. This position will be responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the total sales efforts in the assigned territory (Western Region) . These responsibilities include recruitment, selection, training, and motivation of qualified Chief Dealers so they have adequate expertise and experience to penetrate the market in their trade area with Chief products. This position is also required to enforce the policies of Chief Industries with the Chief Dealers in their assigned district.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of and experience in Agricultural business strongly desired.
Previous sales experience (three to five years minimum) strongly preferred.
Requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary Education focused on sales preferred.
Established relationships with potential dealers and/or experience working with a dealer network desirable.

Responsibilities

Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
Will recommend products to customers based on the customers’ needs and interests.
Must have knowledge of the principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products.
Provide estimates or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
Will answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
Will effectively articulate the value and quality of Chief Agri’s products and consult with dealers after sales or contract signings to provide ongoing support.
Perform administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense reports.
Requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory and a valid driver’s license.