Butler Machinery is hiring a Used Equipment Manager to lead our heavy construction equipment strategy and execution. This role partners with customers and internal teams, leads a group of used equipment professionals, and drives creative, results-focused deals that support our ongoing success.
Based in Fargo, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a premier equipment dealer backed by more than 70 years of industry leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Leads and support the development and execution of Butler Machinery’s used equipment strategy by living and promoting the Mission and Values of Butler Machinery.
• Promotes the Used team’s active participation in the new retail business via creative approaches to support requests from the field-based sales team.
• Leads the team of used equipment professionals in supporting Butler Machinery’s internal partners by providing accurate, timely, and market-based used equipment evaluations for use trade and residual setting applications. Including, but not limited to: Sales, Rental, and Finance.
• Responsible for the oversight of all used heavy equipment in Butler Machinery’s inventory as measured by inventory turns.
• Defines the used equipment inventory requirements to support store and customer needs.
• Implements sales programs on used construction inventory.
• Establishes direction and owns the sales strategy for out of territory acquisitions and sales.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key equipment trading partners.
• Coordinates with Marketing on strategy of promoting used assets
• Responsible for the profit or loss of the used equipment department
• Regular travel to our stores to maintain strong relations with field-based management staff and sales teams.
• Champions and supports the dealership’s safety culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Duties:
• Champions the development of used equipment associates.
• Utilizes system-based controls and performance measurements to ensure required throughput is achieved.
• Oversees two used equipment support specialists.
• Organizes, communicates, and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates to ensure the successful operation of the department.
• Provides regular and timely feedback that recognizes employee performance, motivating employees and promoting self-development.
• Communicates with and coaches’ employees on assignments, providing technical expertise as needed.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent combination of business experience, training and/or education required.
- Experience in equipment rental or sales preferred.
- Experience in equipment evaluation preferred.
- Proficiency in mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Must have and maintain a driving record (MVR) which meets the company’s standards.
- Proficiency with CRM, and data visualization systems.
- Completion of the Lead yourself program is recommended for internal applicants.
As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:
- 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance – 3 plan options
- Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
- Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Maternity / Paternity Benefits
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(K) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
- SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
- Legal Shield/ID Shield products
- Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization
EOE/ Vet/Disability
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
- Experience in equipment rental or sales
- Experience in equipment evaluation
- Proficiency in mechanical aptitude
- Driving record meeting company standards
- Proficiency with CRM and data visualization systems
What We Do
Since 1955, Butler Machinery Company has been committed to offering the best in construction and agriculture equipment solutions and dealer support. We strive to keep our customers running with help from our 20 locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. We promise to provide the best in sales, rental, parts and service, from your initial purchase and years to follow. Our goal is to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you have a dealer who is going to help you increase profitability by creating the best solution for your problem. With our rapid parts availability, the industry’s largest fleet of field service trucks, and our highly skilled service technicians, we know we have what it takes to keep you up and running. Providing the best in customer support has always been a top priority, and is what sets us apart from the competition. Our mission is to build long-term relationships, founded on trust, creating mutual growth and success. At Butler, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We believe in working together and treating each other with dignity and respect. We are customer driven. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations, but never at the cost of our values. We believe that integrity is paramount. Our word is the cornerstone of our business and we will earn the trust of those we serve. We believe in accountability. We understand the impact of our decisions and accept responsibility for our words and our actions. We believe in excellence through innovation, life-long learning and professional development. We believe in uncompromised safety. We are collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.
