Territory Manager

Responsibilities:

• Maintains customer records and tracks opportunities in sales link to include sales leads sales and lost sales

• Prepares accurate and timely quotes for customers on new and used equipment

• Tracks and maintains availability listings for equipment

• Prepares sales contracts for obtained orders and submits those orders for processing

• Develops a territory coverage plan including budget competitive analysis and forecasting

• Manages customer equipment issues and questions by researching and providing customers with recommendations

• Collaborates with various departments and groups during the sales process encouraging team selling

• Evaluates sales deals from a comprehensive dealership perspective

• Works closely with CSRs and Branch personnel to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues

• Meets and responds to the needs of assigned customers in a professional and timely manner

• Maintains a proficient level of mechanical aptitude and understanding of products and services

• Prepares customer quotes for the rent lease or sale of a machine for the sale of a machine

• Identifies prospective customers by using business directories following leads from existing clients participating in organizations and clubs and attending trade shows and conferences

• Answers customers questions about products prices availability product uses and credit terms

• Emphasizes product features based on analyses of customers needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities

• Completes machine inspections and documents potential issues

• Resolves customer issues both within and out of the direct sales process

• Works in a cooperative manner with team and superiors

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; 4-year degree in business or construction-related field preferred

• 2 years of successful sales experience selling heavy equipment or working with related equipment required

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal

• Personal characteristics: self-motivated committed/dependable conflict management customer focus sociable team player

• Clean driving record

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Standing walking using hands talking hearing
Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be moderate at times.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

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Founded in 1914 Ziegler is a third-generation family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30 locations in Minnesota Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The total compensation (base plus incentive) for this position is

Starting wage is dependent on skills experience and education. Along with competitive pay full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance

• 15 days of PTO your first year accrual starts day 1

• 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match

• HSA (Health Savings Account) Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FSA & EAP

• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

• Fitness membership discount

• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. were committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.