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Application Sales Representative, Western Illinois

Patten CAT

Clinton, ILFull-time$25K/yrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25K/yr
Location
Clinton, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License With Clean Driving Record

Job overview

Patten CAT is hiring an Application Sales Representative, Western Illinois. The Application Sales Representative sells Fendt RoGator, TerraGator, and Caterpillar products to Retail Fertilizer and Ag customers in Western Illinois. This role focuses on providing viable equipment solutions, achieving maximum sales and profitability, and appropriately allocating call frequency within the assigned territory. The representative will also prepare sales presentations, reports, forecasts, and quotes, and evaluate used equipment to assess trade values.

Key focus areas include Focus on providing viable equipment solutions to customers, Achieve maximum sales and profitability in assigned territory, and Appropriately allocate call frequency between existing and opportunity accounts.

Successful candidates bring 5 Years Machinery Sales Experience, Reside Or Relocate Within Assigned Territory, and Willingness To Travel To Trade Shows. Important skills include Fendt RoGator Sales, TerraGator Sales, Caterpillar Product Sales, Providing Equipment Solutions, Achieve Maximum Sales, and Achieve Profitability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fendt RoGator SalesTerraGator SalesCaterpillar Product SalesProviding Equipment SolutionsAchieve Maximum SalesAchieve ProfitabilityAllocate Call FrequencyPrepare Sales PresentationsPrepare Sales ReportsPrepare Sales ForecastsPrepare Sales QuotesEvaluate Used EquipmentAssess Trade ValuesApplication Equipment Market UnderstandingAg Equipment Market UnderstandingEffectively Sell New MachinesEffectively Sell Used MachinesExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookOperate Application EquipmentDemonstrate Application EquipmentTrain Customers on Machine OperationsEducate Customers on Machine OperationsDemonstrate Value Added Selling TechniquesDemonstrate Value Added Selling ModelsStrong Financial Negotiating SkillsOrganizedStrong Time Management SkillsWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentSelf-StarterAdapt to Change

Qualifications

5 Years Machinery Sales ExperienceReside or Relocate Within Assigned TerritoryWillingness to Travel to Trade ShowsWillingness to Travel to Training SessionsValid Driver's License With Clean Driving RecordTwo-Year College Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Working Hours/Days

8am- 5pm, Monday-Friday, after hours and weekends as needed.

Overview

Outside sales selling Fendt RoGator, TerraGator, and Caterpillar products to Retail Fertilizer and Ag customers in Western Illinois. Will cover the following counties: Menard, Sangamon, Montgomery, Bond, Madison, Macoupin, Morgan, Cass, Schuyler, Brown, Pike, Scott, Greene, Jersey, Adams, Calhoun, and Christian County.

Basic Duties

  • Focus on providing viable equipment solutions to our Retail Fertilizer and Agriculture customer base.

  • Achieve maximum sales (new/ used) and profitability in assigned territory by working with both existing customers and targeting new accounts.

  • Appropriately allocate call frequency between existing customer base and opportunity accounts.

  • Prepare sales presentations, reports, sales forecasts, and sales quotes.

  • Evaluate used equipment to assess trade values.

  • May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.

Qualifications

  • Two-year college degree preferred or a minimum of five years of machinery sales experience.

  • Must have a firm understanding of the Application and Ag equipment market, and knowledge to effectively sell new/used machines and assess trade values.

  • Computer literate especially with programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.

  • Ability to successfully operate/demonstrate Application Equipment.

  • Must be able to train & educate customers on machine operations and demonstrate “Value Added” selling techniques and models.

  • Strong financial negotiating skills needed.

  • Must be organized and possess strong time management skills.

  • Must reside or be willing to relocate within the assigned territory.

  • Willingness to travel to trade shows & training sessions as required.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a self-starter and able to adapt to change.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years. (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate)

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave

  • Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Education Assistance

  • Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement

  • Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $25,000 annually plus commission

Posted Min

USD $25,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max

USD $25,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position will spend a good portion of time traveling to customer jobsites. May work in an office environment, sitting at a desk for a period of time to answer phone calls or use a keyboard to complete documents and communicate through email. May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields) when needed. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75lbs. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran .

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 emp loyees with long tenure for you to learn from . We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry . A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.

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Req No.2026-5549

CategorySales

LocationUS-IL-Clinton

TypeRegular Full-Time

Union or Non-UnionNon-Union

DivisionAg

CompanyAltorfer Inc

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