Regional Sales Manager

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Johnston  
Function: Marketing and Sales (CA)
Title: Regional Sales Manager - 119570 
Onsite/Remote:Remote Position

 

This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Regional Sales Manager for John Deere Financial located in Johnston, IA or within the Eastern United States within 45 minutes from a commercial airport, you will:

 

• Lead your team of Area Sales Managers in growing Multi-Use volume by developing and deepening relationships with Agribusiness retailers and sponsors within the Eastern US Agribusiness Region
• Work collaboratively with Agribusiness Account Managers, Marketing, Credit Management, and Operational Managers to ensure field sales alignment and understanding of mutual goals and objective
• Develop sales professionals to position the value of sales finance with their relationships, ensure retailers are maximizing their potential with JDF program offerings and ensure retailer understanding and utilization of credit processes, data and analytic capabilities and marketing support
• Monitor and measure sales team activity by setting goals, measuring activity and holding team members accountabl
• Work with Agribusiness Sales Manager to identify new opportunities for growth and process improvements to drive sales growth and sales efficiency

 

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• 4 or more years of knowledge, experience and effective partner relationships with dealers, input retailers, and distribution channels
• 4 or more years developing talent, coaching employees, driving accountability, and leading teams
• 4 or more years developing and implementing strategic initiatives and tactical plans that deliver performance results in alignment with the company and channel partner objectives
• Knowledge and experience with financial services and finance solutions
• Skills and experience in business plan development inclusive of financial principals for strategic planning 

What Makes You Standout

 

• Agribusiness industry experience (crop production, crop input distribution and retail channels)
• Experience working with and selling to crop input retailers and sponsors
• Experience with John Deere Financial products and services, particularly the Multi-Use account
• Knowledge of digital solutions and Agile processes.
• Experience with Dimensions of Professional Selling (DPS) and Value Focused Engagement (VFE) 

 

Education

 

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Business/Management, Marketing or Finance discipline or equivalent experience

 

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 
• 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
• Charitable contribution mat