Store-on-Wheels Sales Representative


Job Tracking ID:  83081-76062
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Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated: August 31, 2009  
Job Level:   Mid Career (2+ years)
Number of Openings:   1
Years of Experience:   At least 3 Years
Level of Education:   BA/BS
Salary:   Negotiable
Starting Date :   ASAP
 
Job Description:

John Deere Landscapes is the nations largest distributor of nursery, irrigation, outdoor lighting, landscape supplies, fertilizers, turf protection products, grass seed, turf care equipment, and golf course accessories. Our mission is to be the distributor of choice for green industry professionals. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees in over 615 locations throughout North America.

We are seeking an experienced Store-on-WheelsTM (S.O.W.) Sales Representative to join our team in Ft. Wayne, IN.  This position sells company products and services in an assigned territory of current accounts and targeted prospects. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage the existing and potential customer base within an assigned geographic area/market and develop and implement agronomic programs, product placement, and customer problem resolution.
  • Drive toward increased market share by penetration and retention within an assigned territory.
  • Identify and pursue new business.
  • Drive the Company's Store-on-Wheels mobile sales unit to point of sale, while adhering to a route schedule. 

There is a moderate amount of physical activity required for this job.  In addition to lifting of equipment and supplies, there is a lot of getting on and off the truck along with opening, setting up and closing the "Store" at the back of the truck.

 


Experience and Skills:
  1. Qualified candidates must possess a bachelors degree from a four-year college or university; two years related experience and training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  2. Must have practical experience in agronomy with a general understanding of the turf industry
  3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven sales experience and the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis are also required.

Our company offers competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement and exceptional benefits including medical/dental/life insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
 


 

  



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The employment policy of John Deere Landscapes is to extend these employment and career opportunities to qualified applicants and associates on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, gender, religion, or national origin.




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