Application Sales Professional

Butler Machinery

The Role

Overview

Sell and support agricultural application equipment, building relationships with growers.

Key Responsibilities

  • lead generation
  • customer relations
  • equipment demo
  • machine startup
  • appraisal
  • operator training

Tasks

-Generate sales leads for other sales teammates. -Build and maintain relationships with professional applicators, cooperatives (key accounts), and Ag Producers. -Promote Butler’s full agriculture equipment lineup and product support offerings (parts and service). -Participate in corporate meetings, training, store meetings, customer care clinics, appreciation breakfasts, shows and other company events. -Communicate with Butler’s technical communicators and managers to help identify equipment issues during the Pre-Delivery Inspection and when equipment is in the field. -Assist with training for other sales, parts and service teammates. -Communicate through email to keep record of issues until they are resolved. -Coordinate with Butler’s service department to service equipment when issues arise. -Sell new and used application equipment and building construction products (BCP) products. -Conduct operator training and education for your customers, with follow-up training as needed. -Conduct machine demonstrations including proper qualifications and spec knowledge. -Foster a culture of teamwork between the application division and the rest of Butler Ag Equipment. -Complete machine start-ups for new and used equipment independently. -Appraise used application equipment.

Requirements

  • cdl
  • clean record
  • sales experience
  • microsoft office
  • self‑motivation
  • flexible hours

What You Bring

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship. If you love sales and are passionate about the agriculture industry and helping customers expand their operations, consider a career with the Butler Machinery team. You will work in a first-class culture that is centered around building long-term relationships and providing a high level of customer service to those we serve. Our Application Sales Professional will work to provide collaborative solutions within an assigned territory while promoting all aspects of Butler Machinery. This position can be based out of Jamestown, ND; Hankinson, ND; Fargo, ND; Aberdeen, SD; or any location within that region. -Pre-employment drug testing is conducted -Knowledge of or willingness to learn local producer practices and the industry. -Must have and maintain a clean driving record. CDL Is preferred. -Good verbal and written communication skills -Ability to understand and communicate basic financing with customers -Excellent self-motivation and personal accountability -Ability to handle a flexible schedule and remain accessible to customers outside of normal business hours. -Strong organizational skills -Previous sales experience and knowledge of application equipment preferred -Computer experience with Microsoft Office -Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

Benefits

-Dependent Care Flex Spending Account -Company Vehicle -Health Insurance – 3 plan options -Maternity / Paternity Benefits -Generous retirement plan with 10% guaranteed and up to 5% discretionary provided by the company annually once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket. -Dental Insurance – 2 plan options -SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program -Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary -10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution -Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization -Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance -Training and development opportunities -Vision Insurance -Company-provided cell phone -Self-Driven schedule -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year -Company vehicle benefit– You will be provided a company vehicle that will include all payments, insurance, gas for all driving needs (work or personal), and repairs -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching -Long-Term Disability Coverage -401(K) Plan -Guaranteed base salary, plus commissions

The Company

About Butler Machinery

-Originally founded as a Caterpillar dealership, the company serves industries from construction to mining. -They offer new and used machinery, equipment rental, and parts & service for major brands like Caterpillar. -Butler Machinery has supported a wide range of sectors including agriculture, energy, and heavy civil construction. -The company has built a reputation for offering top-tier equipment solutions that optimize performance and productivity. -Projects range from major infrastructure developments to agricultural advancements and energy solutions. -They have earned recognition for their commitment to delivering quality machinery and exceptional customer service. -In addition to equipment sales, Butler Machinery is known for its strong service network and support offerings.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Agriculture

Mining

Power Generation

Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must have valid work authorization and cannot receive company sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug testing is required.