Product & System Specialist - Large Grains

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Indiana  - Off-site  
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Product & System Specialist - Large Grains - 106472 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Product System Specialist - Large Grains for the Eastern Sales Region covering Indiana, Michigan, and Western Ohio for Division E., you serve as the primary product and technology expert to dealer partners and end users in the field to help drive market share improvements in targeted areas by meeting customers’ needs. In addition, you will:       

 

• Counsel and develop dealer partners regarding products, technology systems, sales, and marketing related matters to optimize channel sales capabilities.        
• Provide sales support to channel partners with direct customer contact through specialized product expertise to support the market share targets in line with the strategic goals.        
• Present and demonstrate products and technology systems at key events and shows.        
• Establish and maintain working relationships with appropriate internal and external work groups.                 
• Establish the interface with sales colleagues, product line marketing, tactical marketing, and channel partners to provide accurate data and analysis to improve product market intelligence and product performance related to specific production systems.       
• Provides feedback to other business units on customer and channel partner product improvement requests.
• Leads communication and training to increase awareness and adoption of integrated solutions.
• Support High Potential/Low Share projects to ensure that dealer-specific tactics are developed and executed to grow share in key areas.
• Own the Precision Ag Engagement Score efforts for targeted dealers.   

 

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• Three or more years of demonstrated sales and marketing skills.       
• Three or more years of knowledge on Deere Products and Technology systems.        
• Three or more years achieving results based on strong interpersonal skills.          
• Over one year of Project Management Skills.    

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Knowledge and experience with Deere Channel        
• Agronomic Knowledge specific to large grains, especially the corn/soybean production system 
• Knowledge and experience with Deere and competitive combines, tractors, planters and/or sprayers       
• Experience with Deere Integrated Solutions and Technologies, including John Deere Operations Center     

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Ag Engineering, Ag Systems Technology, Ag Education, Agronomy, Ag Economics, Sales & Marketing, Business, or related field.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations<