Territory Manager - US Eastern Seaboard PA, NY, VA, OH
Location:
US Eastern Seaboard PA, NY, VA, OH
Date posted:
Jan 08, 2021
PURPOSE and SCOPE:
Reporting to the North American Sales Manager, this position is responsible for managing the US Eastern Seaboard (PA, NY, VA, OH) MacDon dealer’s wholegoods sales territory, preferably located in Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio region. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing dealer and customer service feedback and growing sales volume and market share for long-term sustainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the sales territory working closely with dealers and customers to generate sales growth and ensure customer satisfaction of our products
- Organize and assist dealers in conducting customer clinics and open houses to promote the sale of MacDon products
- Conduct technical product presentations and product demonstrations to dealers, customers, and prospects
- Plan, organize and participate at regional farm shows, dealer meetings and field training programs
- Attend field related activities and other industry functions as required
- Provide customer feedback to influence current and future product design and development
- Review and manage sales volumes, market share, and dealer inventories
- Work in cooperation with MacDon’s product support and engineering personnel as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree with a major in Marketing, Agriculture or a related program
- 7-10 years territory management experience in the agriculture equipment industry or related field is an asset
- Ability to travel approximately 60-80 nights per year
- Advanced communication and organizational skills. Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Computer skills and competence with MS products Office, Excel, PowerPoint, experience with J.D. Edwards an asset
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Must hold a valid passport and be available for international travel if required
- A creative self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
- Background in agriculture equipment, farming, and agronomic practices an asset
- Candidate must reside in the territory posted