Ziegler Ag Equipment has an opening for an ambitious sales professional to join our Ag Sales Team in Iowa. The Ag Sales Account Manager is responsible for developing relationships with farmers in the area to sell them products that fit their operation. This position will represent the Fendt, Massey Ferguson, AgChem, and Brandt product lines among others. These products represent all aspects of the operation from planting to harvest. This position offers a competitive base salary along with uncapped commission. Sales Account Managers will be provided with a company vehicle as well as the latest in business technology.
Candidates must reside in one of the following counties to be considered for this role: Black Hawk, Tama, or Grundy, IA.
Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!
What’s in it for you?
- Total compensation ranges from $136,000–$204,000 (base + incentive), with starting pay based on skills, experience, and education; full-time role includes benefits eligibility.
- Full-time, benefits-eligible position
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 15 days PTO in the first year (accrual starts day one)
- 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company contribution and match
- HSA with up to $1,000 annual employer contribution
- Short-term and long-term disability, FSA, and EAP
- Paid parental leave and funeral leave
- Fitness membership discounts
- Education assistance
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the first point of contact between the customer and Ziegler Ag Equipment.
- Develops coverage plan and document coverage activities for a better outcome on customer visits
- Collaborates with the Ag Regional Sales Manager during the sales process, encouraging team selling
- Promptly responds to requests of administrative and managerial employees
- Meets and responds to the needs of assigned customers in a professional and timely manner
- Uses other specialists as needed such as product specialists, manufacturer reps, management, etc
- Develops good rapport with customers, maintaining a good balance of personal and business friendship
- Presents self as a professional, neat, clean Ziegler representative
- Accurately maintains customer information lists and sales activities through CRM software
- Prepares sales contracts for obtained orders and submits those orders for processing
- Adheres to defined schedules for required paperwork and reports. Maintains level of expense consistent with corporate requirements
- Plans ahead for call activity and strategy
- Plans and executes a pricing strategy consistent with company policy
- Works in a cooperative manner with management and other employees on an inter- and intra-departmental basis
- Follows up on leads and other inquiries
- Prospects and reaches out to “new” customers on a regular basis
- Creates and presents material to encourage the customer’s decision-making process
- Effectively use demonstrations – plans, qualifies, formalizes the demo presentation and follows up with written recap and quote
- Emphasizes product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities
- Controls the sales interview with appropriate questions to determine needs and listens effectively to meet those needs
- Promptly responds to customer requests
- Continually works to find product or service solutions for customer’s unique needs
- Researches competitive product information, developing knowledge of competitive products and sellers
- Resolves customer issues both within and out of the direct sales process
- Maintains strong relationships with many key accounts to ensure their continued business with Ziegler
- Promotes corresponding and additional products and services to customers according to their needs
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in business or agriculture-related field preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong agricultural background
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Personal characteristics: Self-Motivated, Customer Focus, Learning Orientation, Consideration for others / Empathy, Self-Confidence, Teamwork
- Must have and maintain a clean driving record
- Able to drive and operate equipment for demonstration purposes
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At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
