Title: Irrigation Sales and Service Representative

Location: Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois

Starting Range $70,000 - $85,000 (includes base salary and guaranteed commissions during the first year)

After a 12-month training period, compensation transitions to a commission-focused structure with additional earning potential

Overview

At Turfwerks, we help golf courses and turf professionals operate at their best with industry-leading equipment and unmatched customer support. We are hiring an Irrigation Sales and Service Representative to promote sales of Rain Bird golf products and pump stations while performing service repairs on irrigation systems and providing support to our customers in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.

Essential Functions

●      Service existing Rain Bird customers by performing repairs on Rain Bird control systems as needed to ensure customers irrigation systems remain operational

●      Communicate with existing golf course customers to generate project and pump sales

●      Develop and follow up on prospective customer leads

●      Assist with project management, including irrigation staking, as-built mapping and drone surveying

●      Deliver exceptional service and maintain positive customer relations through professional interactions 

●      Perform recordkeeping duties related to project tracking and irrigation project management

• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to safety practices as outlined in the company’s safety manual and OSHA regulations

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  Qualifications 

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems; able to identify and work with irrigation components 

●      Knowledge of Rain Bird golf products; or the ability to quickly gain this knowledge

●      Ability to repair and maintain irrigation systems, lines, sprinkler heads, valves, and pumps is beneficial 

●      Good organization and time management skills; able to prioritize workload in alignment with company goals

●      Excellent interpersonal and selling skills; able to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels; handle objections, gain customer confidence and commitment, close deals, and maintain post-sale relationships

●      Tech-savvy; must be able to learn software applications including Rain Bird CirrusPro, GPS survey programs, use GPS devices, and obtain FCC drone certification

●      Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, CRM, and industry-specific software 

●      Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company’s driver insurability criteria

Special Considerations

●      This is a fully remote position; however, since most work is performed at the customer’s place of business, Turfwerks requires the Irrigation Sales and Service Manager to reside within a reasonable radius of his/her territory

●      In general, work occurs during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; however, work outside normal hours, including evening and weekend hours are required during peak seasons and to meet service deadlines

●      Most often, work is performed onsite at the customer’s location, sometimes in adverse weather conditions including cold and extreme heat 

●      Day travel to job sites within Turfwerks territory is required daily; overnight travel is frequently required, up to 75% during peak golf season

●      The demand of this position requires a medium to high level of physical endurance requiring lifting 50 lbs. occasionally and 20 – 40 lbs. frequently. While performing the requirements of this job, employee is often required to walk, stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods

• Pay and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, 401(k) with Matching Contribution, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, EAP, Supplemental Benefits, Boot Allowance
•  Company-provided truck, laptop and mobile phone 

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