Customer Account Manager - Fargo, ND

Your role on our team:

The Customer Account Manager is responsible for identifying and developing new accounts, retaining customers, growing revenue and strengthening the overall relationship with existing customers. This role plays a pivotal role in liaising between internal departments such as parts, service, finance, etc. to ensure a holistic support for accounts / customers within the assigned territory. The position develops the sales territory for future growth and maintains relationships within given guidelines and provides after sales product follow-up and supports equipment operations as needed.

•    Responsible for identifying and developing new accounts, retaining customers, growing revenue and strengthening the overall relationship with existing customers. 
•    Responsible for the attainment of targeted retail (new and used equipment) and service sales and the promotion of products and customer relations for the company within assigned territory.
•    Responds to customer queries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers.
•    Role with actively liaise with cross-functional internal teams to improve the entire customer experience.
•    Strategically supports accounts / customers in finding the best solution for their farm based on their circumstances and needs
•    Outbound pro-active calling to identify new opportunities/applications, initiate sales campaigns, reach decision makers, and collect competitive intelligence.
•    Managing and building up the relationship along the entire customer lifecycle (sales – new and used, service, parts) with focus and understanding of the customers’ needs.
•    Responsible for the implementation of approved marketing tools to strengthen product and market knowledge to improve retail sales results.
•    Responsible for customer relationship management, including factory visits; or assists with coordination of field demonstrations and trainings

Note:  This position includes extensive travel – a valid driver’s license with verifiable continuous safe driving history is required. Some extensive stays may be required in support of marketing and farm show activities during peak seasons. 

Your profile:

•    4 year College Degree in Agriculture or related field or equivalent experience, required.
•    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in large machinery sales or experienced marketing capacity with agricultural equipment manufacturer, preferred.
•    Must have solid knowledge about farming business and the economics that drives farmers’ decision making..
•    Prior experience using CRM tools (e.g. salesforce) to document customer touch points and build account pipelines.
•    Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Excellent problem analysis and problem solving skill set.
•    Knowledge of CLAAS products and retail finance process a plus.

Full-time Benefits Package Include:

•    Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;
•    Competitive rate dental plans;
•    Competitive paid time off, including Vacation, Sick, and Paid Holidays;
•    401(k) with a generous company match;
•    Retirement Readiness Program;
•    Company-Paid Life Insurance;
•    Flexible Spending Accounts;
•    Employee Assistance Program, including mental health; Legal & Financial Services; & Dependent Care Benefits
•    Fun & Safe Environment