Account Manager - Milnor

Who is Valley Plains Equipment?

Join a progressive team and one of the most successful John Deere Ag dealers in the country. Valley Plains Equipment offers an exciting work environment, opportunities to grow in your career, great benefits, and the chance to work with great people throughout our communities. 

Position Summary

An Account Manager at Valley Plains Equipment is responsible for the sales to and relationship with B2B / Large Ag customers. Account Managers serve as trusted advisors helping customers achieve their agronomic, operational, and financial goals. Account Manager responsibilities include sales, customer support, technical support, planning and optimization of the customer’s business operations in addition to serving as the ambassador for all Valley Plains Equipment departments.  

Job Responsibilities

• Manage key customer account relationships to provide a differentiated customer experience.
• Proactively sell equipment and maintain customer needs on an ongoing basis.
• Meet sales metrics for volume, margin and customer engagement on assigned accounts.
• Guide customers in developing and achieving agronomic, operational, and financial goals.
• Maintain relevant customer account information such as equipment and operational information in the customer relationship management system (CRM)
• Engage with appropriate dealership personnel (IS Consultants, Parts, Service, etc.) to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Serve as dealership ambassador to the customer representing all departments.
• Maintain current product knowledge of all equipment, parts, and services available to customer and knowledge of financing and risk management options to assist customer.  

Qualifications

•    Preferred 3+ years of sales experience, or relevant work experience, with a demonstrated track record of success.
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and stay on task.
•    Familiarity with John Deere and competitive equipment, along with a solid understanding of technology and agronomic trends.
•    Excellent communication skills for engaging with Valley Plains employees, operators, and location managers in both one-on-one and group settings.
•    Knowledge of business, financial, and management practices within the commercial application field.
•    Exceptional customer relationship skills, with a focus on building rapport and trust.
•    Flexibility to work seasonal hours as required by the demands of the role.

Benefits

Join Valley Plains Equipment for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k and Roth Retirement Savings with employer match, plus Life and Disability Insurance. Experience a fulfilling career with us.

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