Area Manager - Vermeer

Area Manager - VermeerAbout the Company:RDO Equipment is one of the world's largest and most trusted John Deere and Vermeer equipment dealers, selling and supporting John Deere Construction & Forestry, and Agricultural & Turf machinery, as well as the full range of Vermeer equipment. RDO proudly employs more than 1000 staff, and operates out of 29 dealership locations in metro and regional Australia, providing parts and service support for the agricultural, roads, civil construction, landscaping, mining and forestry sectors.Our job is more than supplying equipment. We are a trusted business partner and we build customers for life. We play hard and fair in everything we do and are driven by a sense of achievement. Our dealer network is unmatched and our commitment to our customers unfaltering. In order to deliver this commitment, we seek like-minded people and work hard to support our staff to realise their full potential.About the Role:Our Launceston branch is looking for its next superstar machinery Sales Representative (known internally as Area Manager).This role will specialise in the Vermeer product range; the full gamut! Compact, Construction & Environmental.You will represent and build solid & dependable relationships with our customers across the whole of Tasmania. We want to ensure we provide them with the machinery they need (or just simply want!) for their chosen operation.The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:

• External business development - build strong relationships and establish ongoing rapport with new and existing clients
• Promote whole-goods, parts, and service focusing on solutions for customers and build long term relationships to maximise client and company profitability
• Coordinate and/or conduct field demonstrations as well as operate machinery at customer work sites
• Develop a keen awareness of the competition and competitive products, as well as business and industry trends.
• Use Company provided systems/tools to fully document, track, record, follow-up and capture all related sales activity in a timely and accurate manner.

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Established business development / sales experience, ideally in the machinery industry
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Suite, CRM & sales software systems
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to seek new sales opportunities
• Professional presentation
• The role would suit a candidate who has a genuine interest in our products and is committed to providing excellent customer service.

About the RDO 'Extras':As an RDO Equipment employee we partner with employees to give a little extra, here's some of our benefits....

• Transparent and structured incentive programs, commissions, and bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program with 8 streams of support across all aspects of your life - for employees and immediate families
• Dedicated Wellness Hub with programs supporting total quality of life
• Regional Salary Packaging, regional allowances & tax benefits
• Paid study and study leave for approved courses
• Paid Community leave to give your time to local organisations and charities every year
• Permanent discounted shopping and exclusive employee benefits via reward gateway and directly with many retailers including Private Health
• Anniversary and milestone gifts and awards
• Paid Parental leave - enhanced payment scheme with superannuation contributions
• Significant Celebration gifts for personal milestones such as births and marriages
• Exclusive Staff discount on machinery, products and merchandise

Your application:We strongly encourage all candidates to learn more about RDO Equipment at our website; www.rdoequipment.com.au.To apply, click on the Apply link.Prospective candidates are advised that interviews will commence immediately. We are successful because of our people and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.We can only accept applications from individuals who have the right to work in Australia. External agencies have not been engaged for this role, so please ensure you apply directly to be considered.For further information on this particular role or similar opportunities please contact our Careers Team on 1300 154 600.