Territory Sales Representative - Agricultural & Industrial Parts
7 days ago
Indianapolis
Job Description As a Territory Outside Sales, you will be responsible for managing and growing sales across Indiana, Kentucky, and parts of West Virginia. This role is a mix of new business development and account management (approx. 50/50), with strong growth opportunities as our client continues to expand its US footprint. You will sell agricultural repair and replacement parts to dealerships, repair shops, and OEM suppliers. This role reports directly to the U.S. Country Manager. The base salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 plus performance-based bonuses and incentives, with top performers earning $100K+. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $60,000 $70,000 Base Salary OTE: $70,000 $80,000 in year one Top performers earn $100,000+ annually Quarterly and monthly performance-based bonuses Mileage reimbursement / car allowance iPad and cell phone plan reimbursement Health benefits (employer-subsidized, start immediately) 401(k) plan Ongoing product and sales training (U.S. and Germany) Opportunities to attend international trade shows, including companys private trade show in Germany THE COMPANY & CULTURE: Our client is a family-owned European leader in agricultural parts distribution, with over 13 million products available online and a reputation as the Amazon of agricultural parts. They entered the U.S. market three years ago by acquiring CFC Distributors in Indiana, establishing a warehouse in Rowan, Indiana. With strong backing from their German headquarters, they are experiencing year-over-year growth, even during challenging markets. The company employs ~4,000 people globally and 34 in the U.S. (sales, inside sales, logistics, and admin). The culture is entrepreneurial, growth-focused, and team-oriented, valuing energy, motivation, and personal drive. OFFICE LOCATION & SALES TERRITORY: U.S. Headquarters: Rowan, Indiana Territory: Southern Indiana, Kentucky, and parts of West Virginia Travel: 4 days per week on the road; Fridays are home office/admin day Overnight travel required EXPERIENCE, BACKGROUND & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 2+ years of B2B sales experience (parts, agricultural, industrial, construction, or automotive sectors preferred) Experience selling to dealerships, repair shops, or industrial/OEM accounts an asset Strong prospecting and cold calling experience Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical product lines Valid drivers license and clean record TECHNICAL SKILLS: CRM usage (training provided on internal systems) Comfortable using iPad for presentations, ordering, and CRM tasks Strong organizational and route planning skills THE PRODUCT / SERVICE / SOLUTION Agricultural replacement and repair parts for tractors and modern farm machinery (2000+ model years focus) Parts sourced from OEM suppliers, ensuring high quality at competitive prices 13 million+ product SKUs online PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS / INDUSTRY FOCUS / DECISION MAKER(S): Agricultural equipment dealers Independent repair shops Larger dealership groups Decision-makers: owners, parts managers, service managers, purchasing SALES CYCLE / ORDER VALUE / ACCOUNT SIZE Mix of smaller, recurring orders and larger accounts Average account potential: tens of thousands annually, with growth potential into six figures Fast sales cycle driven by repair/replacement urgency COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES: Largest product range in the industry (13M SKUs) Strong OEM supplier relationships Combination of local U.S. warehouse for heavy parts and German HQ support for specialty/air freight parts Family-owned, growth-focused, and customer-oriented company Unique positioning as a one-stop shop for ag parts TYPICAL DAY & DUTIES: 50% New Business Development (prospecting, cold calling, in-person visits) 50% Account Management (renewals, upselling, relationship management) 4 days per week on the road visiting clients, 1 day from home for planning/admin LEADS: Self-generated prospecting Some existing account base from acquired distributor (CFC) Ongoing support from marketing and inside sales teams OVERNIGHT TRAVEL: Required 4 days per week on the road; typically home Thursday night, Friday admin from home SUPPORT & TRAINING: 1-week onboarding at Indiana HQ (sales processes, product knowledge, CRM/iPad training) Ride-alongs with Country Manager and experienced reps in weeks 12 Ongoing monthly product training and team meetings Annual international sales conference in Germany WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: Significant growth potential with a fast-expanding European market leader Competitive salary with strong bonus and commission upside (earn $100K+ as a top performer) Full benefits, immediate eligibility, and 401(k) International exposure with training and trade shows in Germany Opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive, family-owned company in growth mode #IND11