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AKE Safety Equipment

Manufactures maintenance-free fire extinguishers

Outside Sales Representative - Agriculture

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Missouri, USA
In PersonFarm-to-farm territory sales require travel; finalists may be invited to travel to Minnesota for training.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Several years of successful outside-sales experience and demonstrable results are described as a potential fit criterion, not a stated mandatory qualification.
  • Candidates should be able to work effectively without day-to-day supervision and be willing to adopt the company's sales approach.
  • A connection to agriculture through farming, work experience, or selling to farmers may be relevant, but is not required.
  • Experience in construction, excavation, public safety, military service, or another hands-on industry may be relevant, but is not required.
Responsibilities
  • Introduce farmers to STOP-FYRE fire extinguishers, develop customer relationships, and grow sales within a protected territory.
  • Prospect farm to farm, travel within the territory, follow up with prospective customers, and close sales.
  • Control the territory's schedule and sales activity while using support from the national organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • Competitive, resilient, and motivated by ambitious goals.
  • Confident in opening doors, earning trust, and closing business.
  • Entrepreneurial, coachable, accountable, professional, trustworthy, persistent, customer-focused, and operates with integrity.

About the company

AKE Safety Equipment manufactures STOP-FYRE, a fire extinguisher designed to be maintenance-free and easier to use than traditional dry chemical powder extinguishers. It aims to provide peace of mind by ensuring the extinguisher works when needed without the monthly shaking or yearly professional service required by standard units, and it does not leave behind a corrosive toxic mess. The product functions as a ready-to-use fire suppression tool, presumably with a sealed, low-maintenance design that minimizes cleanup and upkeep. Compared to competitors, its key differentiator is low ongoing maintenance and cleaner residue, reducing hassle for users. The company’s goal is to offer reliable, ready-to-use fire safety equipment that gives customers confidence and peace of mind in emergencies.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rochester, Minnesota

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • AKE posted active hiring in Rochester in August 2026, signaling ongoing demand.
  • IHRA’s May 2026 alliance gives STOP-FYRE repeated visibility across pulling-series tracks.
  • The 2026 website emphasizes heavy equipment, trucks, and shops, broadening use cases.

What critics are saying

  • AKE depends on founder-led branding; Allen Kronebusch anchors the company story.
  • Papé Machinery partnership evidence is from 2015, showing weak recent channel expansion.
  • The product’s non-maintenance claims invite scrutiny if failures trigger recalls or liability.

What makes AKE Safety Equipment unique

  • AKE’s STOP-FYRE claims no maintenance, no corrosion, and lifetime hassle-free service.
  • AKE says it is the only firefighter-owned, operated, and endorsed extinguisher maker.
  • IHRA named STOP-FYRE official extinguisher for 2026, reinforcing niche motorsports credibility.

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