Territory Outside Sales - Agricultural Parts & Equipment
Job Description
Job DescriptionAs a Territory Outside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for managing and growing sales across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. This role combines new business development and account management (approximately 50/50) and offers strong growth opportunities as our client continues to expand its U.S. footprint. You will sell agricultural repair and replacement parts to dealerships, repair shops, and OEM suppliers. This position provides a base salary with commissions and other perks!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $60,000 - $70,000 base salary - OTE $90,000+ in year one
- 2nd year OTE of $100,000+
- Quarterly and monthly performance-based bonuses
- Mileage reimbursement/car allowance
- iPad and cell phone plan reimbursement
- Employer-subsidized health benefits (start immediately)
- 401(k) plan
- Ongoing product and sales training (U.S. and Germany)
- Opportunities to attend international trade shows, including the company's private event in Germany
THE COMPANY & CULTURE
Our client is a German agricultural parts distributor with over 40 years of history and approximately 4,000 employees globally. It’s one of Europe’s largest agricultural aftermarket suppliers, offering more than 13 million SKUs to dealerships, repair shops, and OEM customers. The company entered the U.S. market three years ago through the acquisition of an Indiana-based distributor and now operates its U.S. headquarters and warehouse in Rowan, Indiana, with continued Midwest expansion.
OFFICE LOCATION & SALES TERRITORY
- U.S. Headquarters: Rowan, Indiana
- Territory Coverage: Upper Midwest - Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota
- Travel Expectation: 4 days per week in the field
- Fridays: Dedicated home office / administrative day
- Overnight Travel: Required within the territory
- Support Provided: Route planning tools and structure to consistently achieve 4–5 customer visits per day
EXPERIENCE, BACKGROUND & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years of B2B sales experience (preferably in agricultural, industrial, construction, automotive parts and related industries)
- Experience selling to dealerships, repair shops, or OEM/industrial accounts is an asset
- Strong prospecting and cold-calling experience
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical product lines
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- CRM usage (training provided on internal systems)
- Proficient in using iPad for presentations, quoting, and CRM activities
- Excellent organizational and route planning skills
THE PRODUCT / SERVICE / SOLUTION
- Agricultural replacement and repair parts for tractors and modern farm machinery (2000+ model years)
- Parts sourced from OEM suppliers, ensuring high quality and competitive pricing
- Over 13 million SKUs available online
PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS / INDUSTRY FOCUS / DECISION MAKERS
- Agricultural equipment dealers
- Independent repair shops
- Larger dealership groups
- Decision-makers: owners, parts managers, service managers, purchasing
SALES CYCLE / ORDER VALUE / ACCOUNT SIZE
- Mix of smaller recurring orders and large accounts
- Average account potential in the tens of thousands annually, with growth potential into six figures
- Fast-paced sales cycle driven by repair/replacement urgency
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Largest product range in the industry (13M SKUs)
- Strong OEM supplier relationships
- A combination of local U.S. warehouse support and direct shipments from Germany
- Family-owned, growth-oriented, and customer-focused company
- One-stop shop for agricultural parts
TYPICAL DAY & DUTIES
- 50% new business development (prospecting, cold calling, in-person visits)
- 50% account management (renewals, upselling, relationship building)
- 4 days per week in the field visiting customers, 1 day for planning/admin
LEADS
- Self-generated prospecting
- Some existing account-based
- Support from marketing and inside sales teams
SUPPORT & TRAINING
- One week of onboarding at Indiana HQ (product, systems, CRM, and sales training)
- Ride-alongs with the Country Manager and experienced sales reps (week 12)
- Ongoing monthly product training and team meetings
- Annual international sales conference in Germany
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
- Join a fast-growing European market leader entering new U.S. territories
- Strong compensation structure with high-earning potential ($100K+ achievable)
- Comprehensive benefits package and immediate eligibility
- International exposure through training and trade shows in Germany
- Opportunity to join a collaborative, family-owned organization with long-term career potential
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