Agriculture Equipment Sales

Kennco Manufacturing • Full-time • Ruskin, FL, USA • 3d ago

Kennco Mfg., Inc. is a 53-year-old privately held company that manufactures farming equipment for Specialty Crops and Row Crop farmers throughout the world. We sell direct to the growers and build all equipment at our facility. Kennco is located in Ruskin, Fl. which is located right off of I-75 about 30 minutes from North Tampa, St. Petersburg, and South Bradenton/Sarasota.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAbout the Role\r\nAccount Managers at Kennco deal directly with the end user to design equipment for their needs. Our customers are located all over the world, therefor much of the work is done in our office and over the phone consulting with the growers. Account Managers must understand the unique challenges and needs of our growers and provide solutions and offerings of our full line of equipment, many of which are customizable for each different application.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat we offer:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tA top ranked reputation in the industry with 53 years in business.\r\n\tList of potential customers and contact information and purchase history\r\n\tProfessional engineers and equipment designers to provide support for various modifications.\r\n\tA team oriented working environment that provides a great work/life balance.\r\n\tOpportunity to work directly with the end user and be a part of the build process from design to manufacture. \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCompensation and Benefits:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tThe base salary for this position ranges from $55K-$75K based on experience with customer base and skills. Plus commission on sales.\r\n\tAlso includes paid time off, 401K with matching, health insurance, dental and vision insurance.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat will you do?\r\n\r\n\r\n\tConsult with customers to determine their needs and quote them the correct equipment for their operation.\r\n\tCold Call customers\r\n\tBuild and maintain exisiting relationships\r\n\tWrite up orders for the needed equipment\r\n\tFollow the equipment through the production process and inspect at completion to ensure it meets all specs\r\n\tHelp trouble shoot issues and answer questions over the phone.\r\n\tMake farm visits occasionally to look at equipment with customer\r\n\tAttend tradeshows and networking events\r\n\tBecome a subject matter expert in the Plasticulture Farming Industry\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nQualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBachelor's Degree in Ag Science or Ag Engineer helpful\r\n\tFluent in English and Spanish preferred\r\n\tKnowledge of farm equipment or large machinery necessary\r\n\tFriendly and personable\r\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills\r\n\tMicrosoft Office Suite proficiency\r\n\tPast Sales experience with cold calling and account management\r\n\tPast Experience with meeting sales quotas\r\n\tExceptional attention to detail\r\n\tMust past preemployement drug screen with no exception for medical marijuana.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is full time and will work on site at Kennco.\r\n\r\nKennco Mfg., Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer with a full benefits package. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPlease submit your application by clicking APPLY TO THIS POSITION below.\r\n