What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative position at AGRA Industries?
AGRA Industries is hiring a Sales Representative in Merrill, WI. This full-time, salary position offers the opportunity to combine technical estimating, project development, and relationship-building skills while supporting customers across the seed, biomass, ethanol, animal feed, fabrication, and other industrial markets. Join a family-owned company with a reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in agricultural fabrication, manufacturing, industrial construction, estimating, or sales preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with SolidWorks preferred
- Knowledge of industrial construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or agricultural processing industries
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Valid driver's license required
- Willingness to travel to customer sites, vendor locations, and industry trade events as needed
Benefits
- Starting pay: $60,000 per year, based on experience
- Health insurance with no deductible and simple copays
- Free primary care through Anovia Health
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off available after 90 days
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Safety toe boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate project opportunities, gather site information, and help develop scopes of work that meet customer needs
- Collaborate with engineering and customers to define project requirements, develop concepts, and support accurate estimating.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from customer-provided and internally developed drawings
- Estimate costs for equipment, structural steel, buildings, concrete, earthwork, and related project components
- Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and obtain competitive subcontractor bids
- Consolidate project costs into formal customer quotes
- Manage multiple estimates and sales opportunities while developing proposals, tracking leads, and ensuring timely customer follow-up.
- Utilize CRM software to log and monitor all leads, estimates, and quotes.
- Build customer relationships, identify solutions, generate new business opportunities, and support sales growth across target markets.
- Coordinate project handoffs and communicate project requirements to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
Why Sales Representatives Choose AGRA
AGRA offers the opportunity to work on complex industrial projects while building meaningful customer relationships and contributing to projects that support a variety of industries across North America.
- Diverse project portfolio across agricultural and industrial markets
- Collaborative environment with engineering, manufacturing, and construction professionals
- Family-owned company with long-term stability and growth
- Industry-leading reputation for quality and innovation
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
About AGRA Industries
Founded in 1962, AGRA Industries is a family-owned manufacturer and industrial contractor headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin. As an AISC-certified company, AGRA provides engineering, fabrication, industrial equipment, manufacturing, and construction solutions for customers throughout North America and beyond.
If you're looking for a career that combines technical expertise, customer engagement, and business development, AGRA Industries may be the right fit for you.
AGRA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired starting wage?
- Were you referred to AGRA Industries by a current employee? If so, please provide employee's full name.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Merrill, WI 54452 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000