• Join a company committed to professional excellence and treating everyone with honor & integrity
• Travel within your designated route, meet with clients, assist with ordering and reordering inventory, and help with general equipment testing
• Offer solutions to fit dairy client's needs by leveraging our products & service
• Take inventory of each client's supply and make an order on their behalf
• Stay current on the new product offerings and product training as provided by the company
• Generate sales quotes for parts and capital projects
• Grow the company's customer base with engagement and creative outreach
• Work for an established company that offers automated milking equipment & services to the dairy industry

About Us

Fisher & Thompson seeks a driven and enthusiastic professional with previous experience in the agriculture industry to join our team. The Route Sales Specialist will be pivotal in maintaining strong client relationships and driving sales growth within the dairy industry. Our ideal candidate is friendly, has a strategic, problem-solving mind, and has a background in agriculture.

Fisher & Thompson is a service company for dairy farms across the East Coast. We offer a wide range of products allowing farmers to upgrade their equipment – from robots to used equipment. We find experts and solutions to fit our customers' needs.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced: Must have previous work experience within an agricultural setting. Sales experience is helpful but not required; we provide ample opportunities for training and continuous education.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Able to build good client relationships & trust by listening and providing exceptional service. A commitment to regular communication & follow-up. Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft & Google Suites; previous data entry & record keeping experience is a plus but not required.
• Detailed: Able to accurately record purchase orders
• Time Management: Self-motivated, comfortable taking the initiative, & fitting multiple clients into your schedule and meeting deadlines.
• Self-Starter: Committed to taking responsibility & ownership for your work; ambitious & hardworking, a go-getter who works well independently and with a team.
• Adaptable: Capacity to function well in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Analytical & Problem Solver: Able to identify equipment issues and troubleshoot a solution.
• Work Environment: Conditions associated with this position include, but are not limited to, farm environment, hazardous materials, electrical hazards, frequent driving, etc.
• Active: Must have flexibility to bend, stretch, kneel, squat, and crawl to perform tasks. Able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the ability to climb a ladder.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and a clean driving record.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan w/ a company match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company laptop or tablet
• Cell phone stipend
• Company vehicle
• Regular training with teammates and vendors
• A company committed to excellence for customers & employees alike, serving them with honor & integrity