Love talking to people and helping them find solutions? As a Sales Rep or Sales Manager, you’ll be helping farmers and businesses find the best equipment to power their farms. It’s all about understanding their needs and providing the right solutions, including after-sales support, financing options and service plans for the tractors and high-tech machinery they need. If you love working with people and want to make an impact in agriculture, this is the perfect role.
Job Titles
- Agricultural Equipment Sales Representative
- Farm Tractor Sales Executive
- Farm Equipment Sales Specialist, Agricultural Sales Rep, Sales Manager
Core Tasks
- Identify customers’ needs and recommend the best equipment solutions.
- Demonstrate products and explain features to potential buyers.
- Negotiate sales agreements and close deals.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest products and innovations in ag machinery.
- Provide after-sales support and ensure customer satisfaction.
Personal (Soft) Skills
- Relationship Building
- Persuasion
- Product Knowledge
Study Pathway / Education Providers
Sales can be a very rewarding role, not only for the potential to earn (many employers offer bonuses or commission) but for the relationships you build with your customers as you help them achieve their goals.
To be successful in Sales you will need a drivers licence, the ability to work independently and part of a team, be a great communicator, and proficient with using computers to manage a CRM and your daily tasks.
When starting out, look for junior roles where you will get on-the-job training.
Then the sky is the limit as you work your way up to Managerial roles! At this level Business Management or other qualifications will be useful.