Purpose:
Deploy tactical initiatives to achieve Heritage Tractorâs short and long-term performance goals, by leading a team of sales, parts, and service personnel to perform at extraordinary levels that exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and encourage personnel to perform at levels defined in their annual performance program to achieve the annual goals for the locationâs performance
- Operate a location within financial budget guidelines to achieve profitability goals
- Hire and train location personnel and manage their compensation plans
- Manage and approve all sales deals to assure they meet profitability goals, trade guidelines, and reconditioning guidelines
- Engagement & execution of equipment sales to accomplish location metrics
- Work with Parts and Service teams to drive performance and hit departmental goals with support from Division Aftermarket Managers
- Communicate with the leadership team on a periodic basis about general performance issues, personnel issues, customer relationship opportunities, and other needs
- Coordinate and participate in customer relationship activities that drive market share and satisfaction ratings
- Be involved in the communities where the location conducts business to further the positive image of HTI in the community
- Adhere to the process for moving equipment between HTI locations and maintain inventory accuracy
- Work with sales personnel and Used Equipment Managers to properly evaluate used equipment inventories
- Understand ag and turf products in order to effectively communicate with customers
- Provide input on programs that enhance HTIâs overall business and implement decisions made by the leadership team
- Inspect and maintain Heritage Tractor assets
- Other duties as assigned
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
o Two (2) years of college education or five (5) years of relevant experience in ag-related position
o Leadership qualities that inspire people to build trust and work toward a vision of success
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
o High ethical standards and a strong work ethic that builds trust in all relationships
o Results-driven performance mentality and accountability for their actions
o Problem solving and analysis skills to develop effective solutions
o Technology skills to interface internally and externally with John Deere systems
o Time management skills to be effective in the vital goal areas
o Works in a standard office environment, including consistently viewing a computer monitor and using keyboard/mouse
o Physical requirements include occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- College or Ag related: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible schedule