Ag Sales Trainee

Job Description Summary
Ziegler Ag Equipment has a great entry-level opportunity as an Ag Sales Trainee for an energetic, self-starting individual with an interest in serving our many industries. The Ag Sales Trainee position is a full-time role where you have the opportunity to learn about all areas of the business and industries we serve. It is truly a unique opportunity to learn about our business and create meaningful relationships!
As a Ag Sales Trainee, you will be actively involved with several key business areas including: Sales, Sales Administration, Parts Operations, Product Support, Marketing, and Guidance Technology. Additionally, you will gain exposure to the other markets we serve including Construction, Mining, Electric Power, and more. After completing approximately 6 months of foundational training and assignments at several of our branch locations, opportunities for placement will be evaluated in all areas of exposure during the trainee program. The Trainee program has proven to be an important step on the pathway to promotion in all key business areas, including sales and management roles.
Responsibilities:

• Takes time to learn company's organizational structure
• Communicates on a consistent basis with direct supervisor
• Asks questions and actively engages with the people responsible for training in assigned department
• Creates meaningful relationships through effective communication skills
• Promotes Ziegler at trade-shows or other company events
• Completes necessary in-person and online training
• Contacts department manager prior to training session to finalize schedule and create a plan
• Interacts professionally with customers and employees in all settings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Highly motivated and driven personality
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Previous experience in agriculture industry a plus
• Interest in working in the markets we serve in a customer-facing position
• Quick learner; genuinely curious to learn more and ask questions
• Clean driving record
• Personal Attributes: Achievement Orientation, Customer Focus, Leadership Orientation, Learning Orientation, Sociability

Travel:
Up to 10% travel
Minimum Physical Requirements:
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing
• Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor.
• Noise level may be moderate at times.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.
Ziegler Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status.
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