North Dakota Implement Dealers Association (NDIDA)

Heavy Iron Inc.

John Doe

Heavy Iron Inc.

John Doe

Business Operations

About Heavy Iron Inc. Located in Fargo, ND Sales & Service Operations began in 1932 What we do

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ND Implement Dealerships…

Rewardhard workand awillingnessto learn

Provide excellent income potential General Managers may earn over $110,000 Technicians may earn over $65,000

Plenty of room for advancement

Offer some of the best paying jobs in ND

Business Opportunities

Service Technicians

Parts Professionals

Sales Representatives

Business Support

Service Technicians

Yesterday’s mechanic has becometoday’s highly trained expert technician

Tremendous demand for technicians 6:1 job opening to graduate ratio

Experienced average salary $41,619

Master Techs may earn over $85,000 Sophisticated machinery requires

a complex understanding ofelectronics and computers

Local dealers need good

young employees!

Parts Professionals

Parts professionals usehigh-tech inventory control systems

As machines grow more complex, so does the parts department

Parts professionals use computerized databases to manageenormous amounts ofinformation

Local dealers need good young employees!

Sales Representatives

Sales representatives represent dealers to the public

Understanding farm technology, trends, and people are essential for success

Help farmers make buying decisions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars

Income potential is almost limitless

Good sales reps are “WANTED”by their repeat customers who ask for them by name

Business Support

Dealerships day-to-day operations are keptrunning by the business support staff:

Accountant = helps determine and maintain profitability

Marketing = develops exciting ads & promotions

Office Manager = directs all office functions & staff

Sales Manager = guides sales team to success

Info. Tech. Manager = maintainsdatabase, software integration,system upgrades,hardware troubleshooting

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Demand for SkilledSkilled People Triples!

Professional

As technology gets more sophisticated the need for SKILLEDSKILLED workers increases!

1991 2000

Professional

60% 60%

UnskilledUnskilled

Skilled Skilled 20%20%

20%20%

Skilled Skilled

65%65%

20%20%

15% 15% UnskilledUnskilled

35% 35% UnskilledUnskilled

Skilled Skilled

45%45%

20%20%

= Professional

1950

8 Year Forecasted Demand

Over the next 8 years the demand for new Diesel Technicians will be equal to 36% of the current workforce!

Current Tech. Workforce

New Dema

nd 36%

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Education &Education &TrainingTraining

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Education &Education &TrainingTraining

BenefitsBenefits

Vo-Tech College Programs

Bismarck State College Sales & Service, Mechanical Maintenance Technology

Lake Region State College & Williston State College* Diesel Technology & Agribusiness Sales & Mgmt.*

Minnesota State Community & Technical College CNH Diesel Equipment Technology

ND State College of Science Ag Mechanics Sales & Service,

Diesel Technology,Diesel Master Technician,John Deere Ag Sales & Tech,Caterpillar Dealer Service Tech

Dickinson State College Ag Sales & Service

2 Year Total Average Cost: $19,792

Costs do vary from school to school, thus it is best to check the actual costswith the appropriate school official or with your school guidance counselor.

Financial Incentives/Benefits

ND Implement Dealerships want tohelp you earn a degree: Scholarships, Internships, Job Shadowing $20,000 Student Loan Repayment Program

ND Implement Dealerships will provide you with a great family-oriented workplace: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays 401K Retirement Plan, Sign-On Bonus Health, Life, Vision, Dental Insurance

Have it ALL!

Right here in North Dakota! Challenging Career Great Income Excellent Quality of Life An Opportunity to Advance Maintain Strong Ties to Friends & Family

Ask your local dealer how to your

career today!

Any Questions?

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NDIDA

Special Thanks to

Tim ZejdlikBusiness Consultant

Job Service North DakotaGrand Forks

Sharon VitolLabor Market InformationJob Service North Dakota

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