[Hiring] Product Specialist- Tillage @John Deere

Role Description

As a Product Specialist- Tillage located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you will support dealers and customers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. In addition, you will:

• Deliver onsite localized expertise on tillage products and the unique agronomic value they provide by leading training and field demonstrations to advance dealer sales and service team confidence and capabilities in promoting the value of John Deere Tillage products and associated technology in tillage step.
• Support field team and sales department leads in developing and executing tillage marketing and sales plans to achieve tillage sales, market share, and technology goals.
• Support competitive benchmarking and marketing material creation as needed.
• Provide the voice of the customer to influence portfolio plans, product positioning, and customer value messaging.

Qualifications

• Corn and Soy Production System and equipment knowledge with the ability to develop deep expertise.
• Willingness to relocate to and travel within the specified territory, working unstructured hours based on seasonal needs.
• Verbal communication skills to assess customer needs and respond appropriately.
• Written communication and creative skills to manage and create effective sales messages/tools.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without authority.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act on customer needs with a sense of urgency.
• General understanding of manufacturing and dealer sales & marketing, and customer support processes.
• Ability to travel up to 100% based on business needs.

Requirements

• 1 or more years of tractor, tillage, and associated precision Ag technology operation or support experience.
• 1 or more years of experience working with dealers and customers.
• Knowledge of agricultural products and their workings, customer segments, markets, and competitors.
• Ability to learn quickly and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• General understanding of John Deere and dealer sales & marketing and customer support processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Marketing/Sales, or Engineering discipline or equivalent related work experience.

Benefits

• 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 match.
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.
• $77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits.