Sales Manager - Livestock Equipment

SIOUX STEEL COMPANY•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the Strategy. Grow the Market. Build the Relationships. We’re looking for a Sales Manager – Livestock Equipment to take ownership of our livestock equipment and ProTec agricultural sales lines while helping drive growth across our dealer and customer network. This isn’t a "sit back and manage" kind of role—you’ll be leading a team and staying close to the action by working directly with key accounts, dealers, and customers. If you enjoy building relationships, developing teams, and seeing your work translate into real growth, this is a role where you can make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in agricultural or industrial sales, including leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of livestock equipment or agricultural systems
Proven ability to lead teams and drive profitable growth
Strong communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
Ability to build long-term relationships with customers and internal teams
Willingness to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Experience in livestock equipment or agricultural product sales
Experience in dealer-based or hybrid sales models
Background in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments

Responsibilities

Build and execute sales strategies for livestock equipment and agricultural product lines
Set goals, forecasts, and drive performance across regions
Maintain strong pricing discipline and margin performance
Analyze market trends and customer needs to guide decisions
Coach and develop Regional Sales Managers and sales staff
Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to results
Support territory planning and dealer growth strategies
Build a culture centered on teamwork, integrity, and customer focus
Take ownership of key “house accounts” as the primary contact
Handle full-cycle sales: quoting, order entry, and follow-through
Ensure orders are accurate, timely, and executed smoothly
Partner with Customer Service, Estimating, and Operations
Strengthen dealer, distributor, and customer relationships
Support large projects, negotiations, and strategic opportunities
Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Service
Align sales commitments with manufacturing capabilities and delivery timelines
Provide real-world market feedback to improve products and processes
Monitor pipeline activity, forecasts, and sales performance
Report insights and progress to leadership
Continuously improve sales processes, tools, and systems