Account Manager/Inside Sales

Who is Valley Plains Equipment?

Valley Plains Equipment is the local John Deere Dealer in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. We are the equipment dealer that cultivates success with hard work, authenticity and a best-in-class team that embodies these traits. Join the team that works with you and is driven for you!

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the sale of new & used, large & small Ag products, commercial and residential mowing and CCE products.  Sales leads will be generated by inbound phone calls, internet leads and walk in traffic.  Sales responsibilities will also include the development and maintenance of relationships with the customers they are working with.  

Key personal qualities include confidence, competitiveness, driven to succeed, strong communication skills, and be a team player. Critical decision-making skills are also necessary for this position and a desire to constantly learn and improve to strive towards excellence. A strong work ethic, moral standards with a high level of professionalism, and pride in the quality of work performed will lead to success for this individual.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the dealership in the sale of new & used, large & small Ag products, commercial and residential mowing and CCE products.
• Be responsible for inbound phone calls, internet leads, walk in leads and maintain customer accounts in the above segments.
• Excellent ability to communicate via phone or email is required.
• Know and follow a defined sales process.
• Maintain product knowledge on the above listed products, reports on competitive marketing and product activities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on competitive products.
• Ability to convert product knowledge to features and benefits to the customer and develop a knowledge of the used equipment market.
• Maintain and report all customer activities and trends to sales management.
• Understand various financing options available on equipment.
• Organize product demonstrations and clinics for customers, participate in local trade shows and dealership promotional events.
• Maintain dealership equipment as assigned.
• Exhibit outstanding communication skills and cooperate with other departments and locations within the dealership.
• Promote teamwork, maintain a positive attitude and support the concept of one face to our customers.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by management.
• sist customer. 

Qualifications

• Knowledge of John Deere or competitive equipment as well as technology and agronomic trends/advancements.
• Knowledge of business, financial, and management practices in the related industries.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work seasonal hours during planting and harvest.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years equipment sales experience is preferred.
• Understand new & used, large & small Ag, commercial and residential mowing and CCE products.
• Excellent customer service and relationship skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of database software, online parts books, etc. and ability to use standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Benefits

Valley Plains offers a highly competitive salary and benefit package including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k and Roth Retirement Savings with employer match as well as Life and Disability Insurance.

​​​​​​​Working With You. Driven For You.