Who We Are:

An authorized distributor for Vermeer equipment in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri with five branch locations across the region. A 100% employee-owned company, we provide dedicated sales, rentals, parts, and service support for customers in tree care, landscaping, wood waste, organic recycling, underground construction, and mining industries.

Vermeer Great Plains – 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY

Position Title: Sales Representative

Department: Sales

Service Reports to: Sales Manager/GM

Pay $26,000/year $75,000-$100,000/year INCLUDING commission (pay is dependent on relative experience) plus opportunity for bonuses!

We look for talent who has the ability and mindset to grow into something more.

TRAIN.

MOTIVATE.

RETAIN.

“Do, teach, learn. Where fixing/doing leads to growing/developing.”

BENEFITS: Benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, voluntary STD/LTD, Life/AD&D, and employer-paid life insurance.

Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Work Life Balance – Based on the individual’s own definition

PTO – to help support that balance.

On-Site training- with a uniform allowance and training modules provided.

FUNCTION: The Sales Representative will represent and promote the sales department operations in a courteous manner which insures customer confidence and maximum efficiency. Coordinate activities and cooperate with other departments. Sell company goods, parts, services at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Call on customers and sell the company’s products, parts, and services.
• Maintain sales department vehicles and office equipment.
• Keep updated on changes to manufacturers terms, discounts, and special programs.
• Stay well-informed on current and incoming inventory.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all factory finance plans.
• Become the customers primary contact for questions regarding the safe operation and proper application of all VGP equipment and accessories.
• Maintain customer information in CDK.
• Become an expert in the safe operation of and function of all VGP equipment and accessories sold by the company in order to facilitate Demos
• Stay current with technical changes, continuing your education by factory service schools, etc.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adheres to all policies and procedures as specified in Employee Handbook
• Extensive travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be committed to and take a pro-active approach to our Company Mission, Vision and Values
• Strong PC proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office Suite; CDK a plus
• The ability to quickly build rapport with customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic systems, electrical, electronics, pneumatics, diagnosing and calibration.
• Equipment operator experience required.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong current electronic diagnosing capabilities
• Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions
• Demonstrated safe work habits.
• High degree of customer service to both internal and external customers
• Strong ability to adapt to the people and environment around them - customers, suppliers, co- workers, and manufacturer's employees.
• Ability to conduct yourself in a professional, ethical and reliable manner with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally, respectfully and honestly at all times
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear 100% of the time.
• Ability to be exposed to extreme weather elements, including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat regularly.
• Ability to withstand moderate to high noise level in working environment regularly
• Personal appearance must be neat, clean, and professional.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Bilingual is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma, GED or vocational training/certification required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years experience in outside heavy equipment sales in the same or similar industry preferred
• 3-5 years heavy equipment technician/mechanic experience preferred.
• 3 years heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Valid DL required, CDL preferred.
• Background check, pre-employment drug testing and clean driving record required.

FLSA status: Non-exempt

EOE

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give a general sense of responsibilities and expectations of position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person