What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Sales Manager position at Chief Agri?
Chief Agri is seeking a District Sales Manager to join the Chief team. This position will be responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the total sales efforts in the assigned territory (Western Region). These responsibilities include recruitment, selection, training, and motivation of qualified Chief Dealers so they have adequate expertise and experience to penetrate the market in their trade area with Chief products. This position is also required to enforce the policies of Chief Industries with the Chief Dealers in their assigned district.
Job Responsibilities:
- Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders. Will recommend products to customers based on the customers’ needs and interests. Must have knowledge of the principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products.
- Provide estimates or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Will answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms. Will effectively articulate the value and quality of Chief Agri’s products and consult with dealers after sales or contract signings to provide ongoing support.
- Perform administrative duties such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense reports.
- Requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory and a valid driver’s license.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-Secondary Education focused on sales preferred.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge of and experience in Agricultural business strongly desired.
- Previous sales experience (three to five years minimum) strongly preferred.
- Established relationships with potential dealers and/or experience working with a dealer network desirable.
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Agri originated in 1961 and offers a full line of aeration and material handling products to help grain producers minimize storage costs and maximize the selling price of their commodities. Manufactured to exacting standards using heavy-duty materials and innovative designs, Chief grain conditioning, handling, and storage systems are sold throughout the world and have a reputation for providing many long years of dependable service.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off policies
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.
**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**