Pride Solutions is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our Sales Department Team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the inside and outside sales of May Wes, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket poly products for the agriculture industry, and inside sales support for our other divisions: C&A Pro, Pride Assembly, & Pride Engineered Plastics. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic salesperson with agricultural experience to become an integral member of our highly respected Company. Our solid media marketing strategies, excellent reputation, and commitment to innovative customer-focused product development will support your sales efforts.
Job Title: Technical Sales Representative
Reports to: Sales Manager
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $54,000 - $64,000 per year
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Sales Manager with growing domestic and international sales by visiting, training, and supporting dealers and distributors to stimulate interest in May Wes products
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and new customers, dealers, and distributors
- Discuss products with customers and explain technical concepts simply
- Resolve customer and dealer complaints, returns, and warranty items
- Gather feedback from customers and dealers on product needs to support the Engineering Department on product improvements and development
- Assist with setting up and representing May Wes at trade shows and other events
- Perform hands-on product installations for demonstrations and videos
- Work directly with the Marketing Department to support the Company's digital marketing strategies by supporting video projects and social media initiatives
- Make recommendations to the Engineering Department about any revisions/updates to product instructions
- Support inside sales for all four divisions: May Wes, C&A Pro, Pride Assembly, & Pride Engineered Plastics- answering
- Analyze sales statistics to determine sales potential and inventory requirements
- Attend May Wes development meetings
Skills and Competencies:
- Mechanical and technical aptitude
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- High level of professionalism
- Ability and willingness to gain product & industry knowledge
- Strong computer skills
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability (handle challenges and think quickly)
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers
- Excellent customer service skills
- Persuasion and negotiation skills
Qualifications:
- Ability & willingness to travel 25% of the time is required
- Ability to obtain a DOT medical card is required
- 2+ years of agriculture sales or farming background is required
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field is a plus
- Experience using Microsoft Office is required
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- On occasion, must be able to lift 75 lbs at a time for trade show events
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company match of up to $500 per year
- 401K Retirement Plan with 4% Company match
- Company-paid $25,000 AD&D and Group Life Insurance
- Group Voluntary benefits: Short-term and long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Whole Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Annual Bonuses
- 9 Paid Holidays per year
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee of the Quarter Program
- Professional Development Opportunity Program
Why you should join our team:
- As a culture-driven company, we treat every employee as a person, not just a number- casual, friendly, and positive culture. Our average employee tenure is 6.5 years!
- There are opportunities for development and growth at Pride Solutions through our Professional Development Opportunity Program.
- Quarterly catered-in lunches. Snacks are provided every Wednesday during our peak season. Yearly employee outings.
- Our Company has been steadily growing since opening in 2002.
- Pride Solutions has been recognized for multiple awards, including the Made in Minnesota Manufacturing Award, Best in Small Class & Manufacturing Excellence Award 2023.
About Pride Solutions: Pride Solutions is a diverse plastics manufacturer specializing in UHMW poly. This industrious family-owned business has been on a growth trajectory since opening in 2002, powering its four business units to the top of their industries through an uncommon synergy.
Pride Solutions claims two legendary Minnesota businesses under its umbrella: C&A Pro high-performance snowmobile skis and May Wes Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket poly agricultural accessories, including the Original Stalk Stompers used by farmers to protect combine tires and tracks from expensive damage from tough-as-nails cornstalks. Pride Solutions has also been steadily growing its contract manufacturing division, Pride Engineered Plastics, and Pride Assembly, its contract assembly service. The four Pride Solutions divisions share a 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, joint administration, and workforce talent. Learn more at www.pridesolutions.com.
About May Wes: May Wes has led the aftermarket poly agriculture equipment market since 1972, proudly assuring its products are FIELD-TESTED and FARMER-APPROVED. Known as "the Original Poly People," May Wes specializes in innovative products manufactured by its plastic fabricators manufactured from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW poly) material. May Wes offers a wide range of poly parts to help farms extend the life of their equipment. Learn more at www.maywes.com.
Our Core Values:
At Pride Solutions, our core values form the foundation of our company culture and guide our actions and decisions. These values are more than just words; they are the guiding principles that shape our organization. By embodying these values in our actions and decisions, we create a positive and thriving workplace where our employees can grow and succeed while providing exceptional products and services to our customers. In all aspects of our business, we are committed to upholding the following core values:
- Protect: Pride Solutions is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees while maintaining a high level of confidentially with our customers' information. We are committed to providing a safe working environment, adhering to all safety regulations, and fostering a culture of safety awareness. We strive to improve our safety practices continuously.
- Respect: We value and respect every individual within our organization, regardless of their role, background, or perspective. At Pride Solutions, we promote a culture of inclusivity, open communication, and teamwork. We encourage employees to communicate respectfully, listen actively, and work collaboratively with their colleagues.
- Integrity: Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We expect all employees to conduct themselves with honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards in their interactions with colleagues and customers.
- Driven: At Pride Solutions, we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We expect employees to be motivated, proactive, and dedicated to providing high-quality products and innovative solutions. We encourage a culture of excellence where employees are driven to exceed expectations and meet the evolving needs of our customers.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments and striving for excellence in everything we do. This includes meeting deadlines, delivering quality products, and exceeding customer expectations. We encourage employees to take pride in their work and go the extra mile to ensure we consistently provide outstanding service.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sales and a drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic sales team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Ability to Relocate:
- Hutchinson, MN 55350: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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