Outside Sales Representative- Tree Shakers

Job Description

Do you feel most at home in the field, talking shop with growers, operators, and ag professionals who rely on their equipment to get the job done? We’re seeking an Outside Sales Representative to sell Orchard-Rite tree shakers and serve the greater Chico area and Northern California, who understands agriculture isn’t just an industry—it’s a way of life. In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships, match customers with the right equipment solutions, and play a hands-on role in supporting the operations that keep our communities fed and running.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.

· Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.

· Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.

· Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.

· Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.

· Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

· Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.

· Attend meetings, exhibiting at trade/Ag shows/Expos and other events, which may include evenings and weekends.

· Prohibited from performing any sales not authorized by the company.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation for this role includes a base salary range of $65,000-$100,000, dependent on qualification and experience, plus commission on sales. This position offers the opportunity to directly benefit from your performance while maintaining a stable base income.

Benefits include:

· Company-provided vehicle

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Company-provided life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) coverage

· Company-provided 401K contribution equal to 3% of annual wages

· Paid holidays

We are committed to fair, lawful, and inclusive hiring practices and comply with all applicable California employment laws. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications only.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent sales and negotiation skills.

· Must be highly self motivated.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Must have knowledge of and an understanding of the operation of equipment being represented.

· Must have an insurable driving record.

· Must have the ability to safely load equipment on company hauling vehicles.

· Must have the ability to secure tie down equipment on company hauling vehicles.

· Must have the ability to safely drive loaded company vehicles.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business or related field.

. California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A required.

· At least 5 years of outside sales experience, preferability in agriculture.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Working environment can be dirty/hot/cold/wet/noisy.

· Lifting/stacking/loading/installing/racking of parts weighing up to 50 lbs., 1-50 times per day.

· Mandatory use of all safety equipment deemed necessary by Management.

· Knowledge of proper handling of chemicals deemed hazardous by the State of California.

· Work mandatory overtime as assigned.

· Ability to travel, including overnight stays.