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Territory Manager - Michigan
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Shivvers Manufacturing . The Territory Manager will be part of the National Sales Team and is responsible for managing and achieving sales of Country Clipper Zero Turn Mowers to dealer customers in the state of Michigan. Products include commercial and residential zero turn mowers, and Country Clipper parts and accessories. Territory Managers will conduct sales activities and build relationships with customers, promote and recommend products or services that match customer needs, and solicit orders with existing dealers as well as recruit new dealers based on market potential. Primary Responsibilities
Develops a plan to increase company brand position within assigned territory. Achieves sales objectives for Country Clipper dealer business in the residential and commercial categories (including whole goods, parts and accessories). Represents Country Clipper at trade, industry and dealer shows. Gains dealer commitment and orders. Demonstrates equipment and provide product application feedback. Facilitates the success of sales, marketing, and promotional campaigns. Monitors dealer inventory levels and drive business adjustments as required. Secures and develops new dealers in metro and rural markets that help meet sales goals for the territory. Oversees sound merchandising practices in the assigned territory. Develops and enhances dealer personnel in competitive strategies, product knowledge and management skills. Provides Country Clipper Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Engineering team members with field input on existing products, competitive strategies, new product ideas, consumer/commercial trends and programming development. Skills/Requirements
Providing quality customer service including identifying and resolving customer complaints and building relationships with customers. Ability to identify and sell products based upon customer needs or plans. Aptitude and interest to learn about the outdoor power equipment industry. Solid PC Skills with experience in Microsoft Office. Must be able to work independently. Problem solver with excellent organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Able and willing to safely load, secure and operate company trailers. Must live within the assigned territory. Ability to regularly travel throughout the assigned territory which requires overnight travel at least 50% of the time. Valid Driver’s license required. Education/Experience
High School diploma required, Associates Degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years documented successful outside sales experience. Previous experience in growing and managing dealer relationships. Proven sales performer with excellent negotiation skills. Background/knowledge of Agriculture or Outdoor Power Equipment required. Mechanical and technical aptitude to understand equipment operation. For more information about Country Clipper, please visit our website at www.countryclipper.com. Position offers professionally competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401k, medical and dental insurance. Interested applicants may complete the job application or forward resume and references to Shivvers Manufacturing, Inc., Attn: Personnel, 614 W. English, Corydon, IA 50060, or email to employment@shivvers.com. EOE. Physical and Drug Screen required. Company Description
Shivvers Manufacturing, Inc. is a family owned, growth-oriented company located in Corydon in South Central Iowa; 75 miles southeast of Des Moines. We are a complete manufacturing facility that produces automated grain drying and handling equipment and zero-turn lawn mowers. The Country Clipper division of zero-turn lawnmowers offers a broad lineup for residential, estate, and commercial applications, marketed through independent dealers throughout the United States and several foreign countries. Shivvers is committed to providing innovative equipment and proud to produce American made products. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales and Business Development Industries
Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing EOE. Physical and Drug Screen required.
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Territory Manager - Michigan
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Shivvers Manufacturing . The Territory Manager will be part of the National Sales Team and is responsible for managing and achieving sales of Country Clipper Zero Turn Mowers to dealer customers in the state of Michigan. Products include commercial and residential zero turn mowers, and Country Clipper parts and accessories. Territory Managers will conduct sales activities and build relationships with customers, promote and recommend products or services that match customer needs, and solicit orders with existing dealers as well as recruit new dealers based on market potential. Primary Responsibilities
Develops a plan to increase company brand position within assigned territory. Achieves sales objectives for Country Clipper dealer business in the residential and commercial categories (including whole goods, parts and accessories). Represents Country Clipper at trade, industry and dealer shows. Gains dealer commitment and orders. Demonstrates equipment and provide product application feedback. Facilitates the success of sales, marketing, and promotional campaigns. Monitors dealer inventory levels and drive business adjustments as required. Secures and develops new dealers in metro and rural markets that help meet sales goals for the territory. Oversees sound merchandising practices in the assigned territory. Develops and enhances dealer personnel in competitive strategies, product knowledge and management skills. Provides Country Clipper Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Engineering team members with field input on existing products, competitive strategies, new product ideas, consumer/commercial trends and programming development. Skills/Requirements
Providing quality customer service including identifying and resolving customer complaints and building relationships with customers. Ability to identify and sell products based upon customer needs or plans. Aptitude and interest to learn about the outdoor power equipment industry. Solid PC Skills with experience in Microsoft Office. Must be able to work independently. Problem solver with excellent organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Able and willing to safely load, secure and operate company trailers. Must live within the assigned territory. Ability to regularly travel throughout the assigned territory which requires overnight travel at least 50% of the time. Valid Driver’s license required. Education/Experience
High School diploma required, Associates Degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years documented successful outside sales experience. Previous experience in growing and managing dealer relationships. Proven sales performer with excellent negotiation skills. Background/knowledge of Agriculture or Outdoor Power Equipment required. Mechanical and technical aptitude to understand equipment operation. For more information about Country Clipper, please visit our website at www.countryclipper.com. Position offers professionally competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401k, medical and dental insurance. Interested applicants may complete the job application or forward resume and references to Shivvers Manufacturing, Inc., Attn: Personnel, 614 W. English, Corydon, IA 50060, or email to employment@shivvers.com. EOE. Physical and Drug Screen required. Company Description
Shivvers Manufacturing, Inc. is a family owned, growth-oriented company located in Corydon in South Central Iowa; 75 miles southeast of Des Moines. We are a complete manufacturing facility that produces automated grain drying and handling equipment and zero-turn lawn mowers. The Country Clipper division of zero-turn lawnmowers offers a broad lineup for residential, estate, and commercial applications, marketed through independent dealers throughout the United States and several foreign countries. Shivvers is committed to providing innovative equipment and proud to produce American made products. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales and Business Development Industries
Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing EOE. Physical and Drug Screen required.
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