Outside Sales Representative Jobs

SUMMARY:
This is a 1099 independent sales position in the agricultural sector for driven salespeople who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of good people. This position offers you the chance to sell a premium, clean agent fire extinguisher. You can create your own schedule, benefit from an excellent commission structure while building your protected sales territory. We value and respect the independent and entrepreneurial salespeople who keep the lights on around here. If you like to be rewarded handsomely for your hard work and achievements, read on.
THE COMPANY:
Founded in 1989, AKE Safety Equipment has evolved into a market-leading fire safety equipment manufacturing and sales company. We operate on a national scale, have grown 14X since 2010, and have become a household name in our target market.
‘‘Our customers know they can trust us with their lives and livelihoods and we’re proud to be part of that. We treasure their trust.’’ – Allen Kronebusch, Owner and Founder.
HOW MUCH CAN YOU EARN?

• Your income is based solely on your sales. Our salespeople prefer this because they understand that a safety net does not help them but instead slows them down. This position gives you the independence of a personal business without the risk of investing your own money. Therefore, if you perform well, you will be compensated handsomely.
• On average our Sales Representatives have earned $90,816 in commission selling STOP-FYRE ® The World's Best Fire Extinguisher ® direct to farmers within their protected territory. In 2022, our top performer earned $272,777.
• Earn Unlimited Income - you have the opportunity to earn as much as you desire because our commission & bonus plan is both lucrative and uncapped.

OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

• Just Get It Done- No excuses
• Committed to helping others – Earn a living while being an integral part of something bigger than themselves.
• Improve Obsessively- Never be satisfied
• Build Lasting Relationships- Follow the ‘Golden Rule’
• Are extremely competitive - You always strive to win and are CONFIDENT in your abilities.
• Are entrepreneurial - It is simply in their DNA to be independent, self-driven, self-motivated, and business-minded.
• Do Right- Success is compounded choices
• Be Thankful- Appreciate all of life, good or bad
• Bring persistence and hard work to the job - You understand the key to good performance is continuous improvement, hard work, and a willingness to make small sacrifices to get the job done.
• Have a connection to the Agricultural community - If you grew up on a farm, worked on a farm, or have done business with farmers on a regular basis.
• Are a cultural fit – As a Christian based company, every team member must be in line with our Core Values:
• Are goal setters - You set ambitious goals for yourself and work to exceed those goals.

TRAINING:
We do not just throw our salespeople out to the wolves and HOPE they do well. Instead, we give our salespeople the support they need to go out and meet their goals. At AKE Fire Safety Equipment, we understand that it is a team effort. We are here to coach and train you. Because of this, you can expect an encouraging environment that propels you toward success. We want you to succeed, but not at the cost of family, personal time, and health.
NEXT STEPS:
Other companies may have lowered their recruitment standards to fill open positions, but we have made it tougher to join our company because our most successful team members are fighters. We have an exceptional culture, a strong supportive sales team to be a part of and are only accepting the best talent to join us.
If you believe you have what we are looking for and our team is a good fit for you, take the time to COMPLETELY fill out our application. If WE believe you have what it takes, we will contact you for a phone interview.

• After the Phone Interview, if we still believe you are a good fit for our team, you will be invited to a face-to-face personal interview with our company Founder, Allen Kronebusch, at our headquarters in Rochester, MN.
• You MUST be willing to travel to Rochester, MN for a face-to-face interview if selected, if you are unwilling to do this please DO NOT APPLY because there are no exceptions.