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JCB North America

Access Sales Manager - Midwest

JCB North America, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose This position is responsible for ensuring the maximum level of retail sales penetration and market share growth of JCB Access and Mobile Elevated Work Platform Products. Territory consists of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.

Position Type Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Exceeds annual sales targets and increases market share

Participates in the development of annual Business Plan Proposals with Customers

“Cold call” canvas new/potential rental house customers as appropriate

Continually identify areas of opportunity and develop strategies to improve revenue and overall profitability

Develops excellent product and application knowledge of JCB and Competitive Equipment

Effectively communicates and works cross-functionally with Field Sales and Product Support Teams

Submits weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production forecasts to assure production levels accurately reflect opportunity within the territory

Continually monitors market trends as it relates to current products, new product development and market opportunities within the territory

Manages and submits weekly T&E Expenses within budget and guidelines established by JCB

Responsibly maintain company-owned assets which include vehicles, equipment, and computers

Performs other duties/projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years outside sales experience

Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets

Demonstrated success in lead generation and business development

Proven success in analyzing and forecasting trends

Strong relationship management skills

Strong interpersonal skills; written, verbal and listening

Ability to effectively manage and maintain peer and business relationships with a high degree of integrity and trust

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years outside sales experience in the mobile elevated work platform

BA/BS in Business or similar

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Comfortable in an in-person office environment

Technical competence is a plus

Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level

Must have excellent follow-through skills

Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings

Must be comfortable to domestic and international travel

Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions

Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment

Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at

https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers .

Disclaimer This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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