In this position you will be responsible for sales, development of distribution network and creating demand for product lines.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Present and sell irrigation products and promotions to current and potential customers.
- Determine customer needs, volume potential and price schedules/discount rates.
- Develop sales campaigns to build market share within territory.
- Work with distributors and contractors to create product awareness and generate demand.
- Analyze sales statistics to formulate programs and assist distributors in promoting sales.
- Conduct presentations and represent Company at trade association meetings and events.
- Manage and maintain distributor education programs.
- Direct product simplification and standardization to eliminate unprofitable items from sales line.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have excellent customer service, communication, presentation and public speaking skills. Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, landscape management or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience required. Prefer at least three years’ experience in technical product field sales. Irrigation sales experience desired. Experience and/or training in irrigation, turf management, agronomy or landscape management experience is a plus. Candidates must be proficient in the use of personal computers and business software applications.
The duties of this position will occasionally require working in outdoor and inclement weather conditions. This position requires overnight travel.
Toro offers a competitive compensation package which includes: medical and dental benefits; paid holidays and vacation; 401K; life and disability insurance and education assistance.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
