District Sales Manager

Date Posted: 4/4/2022

Location: Corydon, IA

Job Description:

Job Function:

• Add value for Shivvers Dealer Network by cultivating a business relationship that allows growth and success for both Shivvers and the dealership.
• Secure and develop both existing and new dealers to meet sales goals for the assigned territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Represent Shivvers Manufacturing in a professional and productive business manner.
• Manages time and duties to fulfill the responsibilities of development of assigned territory.
• The District Sales Manager is expected to be conducting business in their assigned territory Monday thru Friday on a routine basis. Due to the nature of the territory responsibilities the DSM may be required to be traveling or in the territory weekends when necessary.
• Collaborates and communicates with the Sales Manager to provide ongoing feedback on territory opportunities and develop a plan to meet territory goals.
• Demonstrate and train dealer network of benefits, installation and operation of the Shivvers Grain Dryer.
• Acquaint dealers with latest selling techniques and assists dealer sales staff with order and quoting process along with assisting in the completion of sales.
• Conduct sales calls and follow-up on dealer/customer activity regularly to ensure dealer/customer satisfaction.
• Attend Dealer functions, trade shows or training to support territory.
• Assist with service related issues and complete site inspections.
• Prepare reports and communications requested by Shivvers Manufacturing.
• Adheres to safety requirements.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Sales and/or Marketing degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Ag Industry.
• Minimum of 2 years successful outside sales experience.
• Proven sales performer with excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs frequently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, walking, reaching with hands, grasping, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to operate and drive company vehicle to customer dealer sites.
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.

Interested applicants may submit information and resume to:
Shivvers Manufacturing, Inc.
Attn: Personnel
614 W. English
Corydon, IA  50060
or email to employment@shivvers.com

EOE. Physical and Drug Screen required.