Territory Sales Manager Southwest Iowa

Territory Sales Manager – Southwest Iowa

Drive Success in Southwest Iowa – Join Purple Wave as a driven, down‑to‑earth Territory Sales Manager to grow our presence in the region. In this boots‑on‑the‑ground role you will meet equipment owners across agriculture, construction, counties and municipalities, helping local businesses turn iron into auction success while representing the local face of Purple Wave’s leading online auction platform.

The primary focus includes targeting the thriving industries within the following counties:
Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Greene, Guthrie, Harrison, Ida, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monona, Monroe, Montgomery, Page, Polk, Ringgold, Sac, Shelby, Story, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Warren, Wayne, and Woodbury. The counties listed are for general information only and may change based on business needs.

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and potential customers to increase Purple Wave’s visibility and brand recognition.
• Educate and inform clients within your assigned territory of the equipment auction services Purple Wave provides and how they might utilize these services to sell or buy used equipment.
• Gather and enter customer information and opportunities in CRM to maintain a high level of communication to all team members.
• Ensure successful execution and support of all phases of the auction process.
• Positively represent the company to heavy equipment owners, buyers, and sellers.
• Raise awareness of upcoming auctions through equipment promotion of auction inventory and packages.
• Manage buyer and seller relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Respond to inbound sales inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Represent Purple Wave by attending and participating in trade shows, conferences, and similar events to promote services, auctions, and assets.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

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• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years successful sales experience.
• Ability to travel extensively when required.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following industries: construction, agriculture, fleet, and government.
• Ability to utilize various technologies, tools, and systems to gather and share information electronically.
• Self‑motivated and able to take initiative in making deals happen.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent people skills and ability to maintain high ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Candidates may be requested to complete skills assessment testing.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Candidates must possess a valid state driver’s license in compliance with the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction.

• Full‑time, salaried, exempt; not eligible for overtime.
• Flexibility in schedule and ability to work outside of standard business hours.
• Expected to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Position is physically demanding and requires regular climbing, lifting, and physical exertion. Requires climbing on, over, and under heavy equipment and vehicles and lifting and moving equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Competitive salary paid bi‑weekly. Base salary shown includes base and estimated first‑year commission.
• Commission paid monthly based on contracted sales revenue, plus additional commissions if assets sold or bought meet minimum target value. Structure rewards high performance and offers growth potential based on performance.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Position includes company‑provided cell phone and computer equipment.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month following start date.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting first day of employment.
• Company‑paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 with options to add more through employee contributions starting the first month after 60 days of employment.
• Fully paid short‑term…