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Great Plains AG Territory Manager
Eastern and Central Texas
A Great Plains Ag Territory Manager is responsible for working with dealers in a specific area to promote and sell Great Plains products. Our products are designed to benefit the grower, the dealer, the company, and the territory manager based around sound agronomic principles. A Great Plains Territory Manager needs to be a self-motivated individual with a background in agriculture. A Territory Manager needs business acumen, but also must have a hands-on approach to equipment for field demonstrations and assisting customers.
This territory is currently comprised of 40 dealer locations across Eastern and Central Texas. Most of these dealers have a "major" line like John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota or AGCO, but some are "short line only" stand alone dealers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Eastern and Central Texas
A Great Plains Ag Territory Manager is responsible for working with dealers in a specific area to promote and sell Great Plains products. Our products are designed to benefit the grower, the dealer, the company, and the territory manager based around sound agronomic principles. A Great Plains Territory Manager needs to be a self-motivated individual with a background in agriculture. A Territory Manager needs business acumen, but also must have a hands-on approach to equipment for field demonstrations and assisting customers.
This territory is currently comprised of 40 dealer locations across Eastern and Central Texas. Most of these dealers have a "major" line like John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota or AGCO, but some are "short line only" stand alone dealers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Achieving company / territory revenue goals through retail sales of wholegoods and service parts
- Assisting dealer sales staff in retail customer visits to promote the sale of Great Plains products
- Promoting and being involved in grower meetings, demonstrations, field days, and open houses
- Utilize company ordering programs to ensure proper dealer inventory at the proper season
- Develop the territory: drive revenue growth from all dealers, replacing inactive dealers, recruiting new dealers, and being involved in identifying all opportunities for growth
- Inventory control / Inventory reporting
- Market planning (understanding regional demand for products)
- Initiating a training program for sales and service personnel in each dealership
- Front line support for the dealer and grower on product performance and service issues
- Attending annual sales meetings to stay informed on our products and promote your personal development and growth
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Must live within the described sales territory in Texas
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or minimum two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the agricultural sector
- Proven success in the ag industry in North Dakota, Minnesota, or nearby regions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Residency within the designated territory
- Willingness to travel extensively (over 50% of the time)
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.