Territory Manager – Great Plains Ag

Territory Location: Minnesota and North Dakota

The Great Plains Ag Territory Manager is tasked with collaborating with dealers in North Dakota and Minnesota to promote and sell Great Plains agricultural equipment and products. This role covers 24 dealer locations, which may include major lines like John Deere, Case, New Holland, or AGCO, as well as independent short-line dealers.

The successful candidate in this role will be self-driven individual with a strong agricultural background.

Extensive overnight travel is required for this role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Support dealer sales teams in customer visits to enhance Great Plains product sales.
Implement sales training programs for dealership personnel.
Organize and participate in grower meetings, demonstrations, field days, and open houses.
Utilize company ordering systems to maintain optimal dealer inventory levels.
Drive revenue growth by developing the territory, replacing inactive dealers, recruiting new ones, and identifying growth opportunities.
Ensure timely product orders and inventory availability for dealers.
Address unresolved service issues with dealers and growers.
Attend annual sales meetings for product knowledge and personal development.
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or minimum two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the agricultural sector
Proven success in the ag industry in North Dakota, Minnesota, or nearby regions
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Residency within the designated territory
Willingness to travel extensively (over 50% of the time)
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.