K&T Irrigation, Inc. is a Performance Plus dealer for the globally known company, Valley Irrigation. K&T has been selling and servicing center pivots to farmers across North Dakota and Western Minnesota since 1983. In 2009 the company became a Sukup Manufacturing Co. dealer with the responsibility of designing, selling, and constructing bins, dryers, and grain handling equipment. Customers trust K&T for quality workmanship and unparalleled service after the sale.

The K&T Over the Road Sales Representative is responsible for providing profitable sales for the company while exhibiting excellent customer service and current industry knowledge regarding the irrigation equipment and products sold. Success in this position is attained by building and maintaining relationships through honesty, integrity and knowledge of the industry and equipment sold. A successful irrigation salesman needs to be focused on creating solutions for the customer, which develops long term relationships and loyalty. With a passion for agriculture, our Over the Road Sales Representative will be a part of something big; be a part of feeding America.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1) Sales & Projects

· Design and sell irrigation projects, including but not limited to irrigation pivots, sprinkler packages, pipelines, pumps, and sourcing power.

· Design, sell, and operate technology-based equipment.

· Design and sell grain projects (i.e. grain bins, dryers, and equipment).

2) Customer Service

· Provide excellent customer service to all of K&T’s customers.

· Provide knowledge in water flow, wire size, pumps and mainline equipment.

· Design and sell pivot packages and sprinkler packages for new and existing clients.

· Design, operate, and instruct customers on technology-based equipment.

· Develop and share knowledge of all parts and aftermarket merchandise.

· Competitively seek out new customers to expand company market share in a competitive area.

· Retain existing customers by checking in to see their current needs and keeping relationships alive.

· Research, identify, and deliver profitable business opportunities with new clients through customer relationships, cold calling, referrals, and networking.

· Identify new sales opportunities in relation to the existing product line, product development, tech products, and competitor offerings.

· Provide ongoing communication with management and service technicians.

· Collaborate with sub-contractors to implement their services into existing jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent, a college education is preferred

· Ability to communicate and interact with vendors and the management team

· Ability to learn and train customers in new software products used to manage irrigation and grain operations

· Strong ability to communicate with all types of personalities

· A current valid Driver’s License is required (CDL is a plus)

· Willingness to travel

· Must be able to work outside and in a dusty environment, lift 100 lbs, climb, bend, and understand the basics of computer and written communication

Compensation Package:

· Company sales truck, cell phone, laptop computer and other necessary equipment

· Hands-on industry training, comprehensive sales courses, continuous education

· Sales Commission and bonuses paid out annually

· Medical insurance after 60 days

· 401K with employer contribution after 1yr of employment

· The annual profit-sharing program

· 2 weeks paid vacation annually.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year DOE