Territory Manager

**Title**: Territory Manager - Forage

**Department**: Sales

**Location**: Manitoba

Since 2000, the Vermeer Canada team has been adding value to our customers’ businesses through our partnership and support our desire to help build sustainable and responsible communities. We are a family-oriented company that is passionate about the Vermeer brand and products. We value diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable being their most authentic self. We truly value our employee’s commitment to the important work we do, and as a result we offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, as well as professional growth and development opportunities.

Vermeer Canada is a full-service dealership that supports our customers in making the most of their business opportunities, increasing productivity and decreasing downtime. Our 16 locations are strategically placed to equip our customers where they need it most.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our team is currently seeking a Forage Territory Manager that is eager to build and drive the forage business within the province of Manitoba. If you have a passion for developing relationships through maintaining customer value creation, we would like to hear from you

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Establish and maintain customer accounts in the agriculture industry by managing work schedules and itineraries to call on current and prospective customers.
- Ensure sales presentations, quotes and orders meet customer needs and Vermeer Canada requirements ; follows up throughout the entire pre-sale and after-sale process.
- Resolve customer concerns by investigating problems and providing solutions that will add value to their operations, providing exceptional customer service and growing the Vermeer brand in the territory.
- Analyze market trends, sales forecasts and business plans, manage customer-related data, and provide input and/or assists in the development and implement of marketing programs, assists in trade shows or similar company functions in agri culture industry, as required.
- Contributes towards a team effort by assisting/referring to other representatives, as situations develop and by helping Vermeer meet its overall objectives.
- Demonstrate equipment as applicable or able, providing customers with the necessary operating, servicing, warranty and parts information.
- Submits all information reports in a complete and timely manner, including MOT requirements, call reports, prospect lists, work plans, expense submissions, vehicle reports, etc.
- Conveys a professional presence at all times, ensuring ongoing customer relationships.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures, notably health and safety requirements.

**POSITION SKILLS/ABILITIES**
- Strong organizational and decision-making abilities, with a desire to take initiative and accept responsibility.
- Ambitious and goal oriented, with interpersonal and negotiating talents to meet sales objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; in person, on the telephone and in a written capacity

- Previous general sales experience, preferably in forage or agriculture
- Sales or marketing certification beneficial
- Valid driver’s license (class A license preferred)
- Willingness to travel throughout the territory.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SalesForce.

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

**Experience**:

- equipment sales: 3 years (preferred)
- Farm machinery: 3 years (required)

Work Location: On the road