John Deere Construction Equipment Dealership with multiple locations serving Southern California, Nevada and Idaho is looking for a Construction Equipment Sales Rep for our Bakersfield, CA location.

Purpose:

Sells new and used construction equipment to new and existing customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represents the company for the sale of machinery to customers in a defined sales area.
• Maintains current product knowledge on features and benefits of all equipment potentially saleable by the dealership.
• Monitors competitive activity/products and works with management to proactively target customers.
• Maintains all customer information in assigned territory for sales management using a CRM.
• Understands the sales process and possess the ability to move through the different stages.
• Maintains all assigned equipment and company vehicle.
• Assists with the preparation and execution of customer events.
• Ability to communicate effectively to perform new equipment field demonstrations.
• Works to create a partnership with customer’s business
• Maintains current knowledge of programs and financing to assist in the selling of new and used equipment
• Attends applicable sales training events/seminars.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred
• Resides in Kern County Preferred.
• 2+ years equipment sales experience or territory-based selling.
• Knowledge of construction Industry and operational practices.
• Ability to use IOS platform and Microsoft applications such as excel, word, etc…
• Familiarity with using a CRM system
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic sales reports.

Relationships and Roles:

• Promotes and always embraces company Core Values.
• Sets an example in areas of personal character, commitment, organization and operational skills, work habits and company’s Safety Program.
• Must promote professional appearance demonstrates the ability to interact and cooperate with all customer, company employees and company managers in a professional manner always.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in US.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Due to safety regulations you must be 25 to apply.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to drive and travel in a vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Benefits (As per company policy- benefits will be available after 90 days of employment):

• Health, dental, vision,
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays

Wage: Base + Commission

EEOC STATEMENT:

Coastline Equipment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or marital status. Coastline Equipment complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.