Sales Farm
Resume:
James Kesteloot
**** ******** ****, ******, ******* N5H 2R2 adh5on@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive farming experience with 13 years in Sales of Agricultural Equipment and Parts
Demonstrated leadership abilities with supervisory experience; builds productive teams
Proven ability to build relationships with new/existing customers resulting in repeat business
Motivated self-starter; disciplined; cooperative and supportive team member
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong mechanical and technical skills; outstanding knowledge of farm equipment and needs
Good organizational and problem solving abilities; dedicated to excellence
Competent computer skills include MSWord, Excel, Databases and Internet knowledge
Able to work under pressure effectively and carefully; goes the extra mile to ensure satisfaction
Dependable, quick learner, quality oriented; excellent record of attendance and follow through
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CUSTOMER SERVICE/LEADERSHIP
Oversaw a crew of up to 15; delegated duties and ensured health and safety procedures were followed
Tracked and verified hours worked; sent to office to process payroll
Trained new staff in duties, policies, procedures and safety protocols
Welcomed customers professionally; assisted with knowledgeable and courteous service
Discussed customer equipment and parts needs; provided options to uncover best solution
Followed up with customers to ensure needs were being met and problem solved any concerns
Provided after hour customer service during peak seasons to meet industry needs
Travelled to meet with new and existing customers in set territory resulting in increased sales
Created invoices/receipts and processed cash, debit and credit card payments; prepared quotes
Ordered supplies from vendors to ensure constant inventory levels
Received stock, checked orders, organized and warehoused parts; entered into database
Prepared paperwork and applied for Leasing and Financing Loans from lenders for customers
FARM EQUIPMENT/SALES
Sold new and used farm equipment and parts counter sales in person and in store
Visited customers on sight to build relationships resulting in repeat business through upselling and determining needs using consultative selling method to secure sales
Demonstrated farm equipment for customers to promote the benefits of purchase
Sell new and used John Deere and Shortline Farm Equipment within an assigned territory
Sell new Case-IH and Kubota Equipment along with used Farm and C&CE Equipment
Ordered, Assembled, Marketed and Sold Stihl products to new and existing customers
Evaluated customer trades according to market pricing and company evaluations
Engaged potential customers and various attendees at trade shows across North America
Worked Trade Shows to promote brand and build customer base and introduced new equipment
Operated Propane and Diesel forklift to move stock in warehouse area
Operated and maintained multiple tractors and various pieces of Farm Equipment
Maintained a clean and safe work environment; ensured all heath & safety procedures were followed
James Kesteloot
5083 Imperial Road, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2R2
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Farm Machinery Salesperson, Premier Farm Equipment, Tavistock, ON 2017-2020
Farm Machinery Salesperson, Vandenbrink Farm Equipment, Sparta, ON 2013-2017
Parts Person, Huron Tractor Ltd, Thamesford, ON 2007-2012
Parts Person, London Mack/Performance Hino, London, ON 2004-2006
Receiving Clerk, Flue-Cured Tobacco Marketing Board, Delhi, ON 2000-2003
Drillers’ Assistant, London Soil Test, London and Area, ON 1999
Supervisor/Tobacco Laborer, Calton View Farms, Aylmer, ON 1990-2003
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Online Seminars for Farming Equipment, Online 2004-2020
Internet Security Training, Premier Farm Equipment, Tavistock, ON 2020
WHMIS, Premier Farm Equipment, Tavistock, ON 2020
Forklift Training, Huron Tractor, Thamesford, ON 2011
Resource Drilling Diploma, Sir Sanford Fleming College, Lindsay, ON 1999
Grade 12 Diploma, East Elgin Secondary School, Aylmer, ON 1997
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