Job Description

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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US) - South Dakota - Sioux Falls
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Tillage Product Specialist - 99825
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

This position may be located in Sioux Falls, SD or Minneapolis, MN per the hiring manager\'s discretion. This may be dependent on the successful candidate\'s background, experience, and proficiency.

Your Responsibilities

As a Tillage Product Specialist, for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Sioux Falls, SD or Minneapolis, MN, you will...

• Be a field-based product expert working with dealers, customers, and the region field teams in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota to grow the tillage business
• Lead training and field demonstrations to advance dealer sales and service team confidence and capabilities in promoting the value of John Deere Tillage systems
• Deliver onsite expertise on tillage products and the unique agronomic value they provide
• Support field team and sales department leads in developing and executing a tillage marketing plan to achieve sales goals
• Provide the voice of the customer to influence portfolio plans, product positioning, and customer value messaging
• Support competitive benchmarking and associated marketing material

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Knowledge of Corn and Soy Production Systems and equipment with the ability to develop deep expertise
• Willingness to travel a specified territory and work unstructured hours based on seasonal conditions
• 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 achieve results based on strong interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time during certain seasons

What Makes You Stand Out

• 3 or more years of Tractor/Tillage operation experience
• 3 or more years of experience working with dealers
• 3 or more years of experience working with customers
• Knowledge of Ag products, customers segments, markets, and competitors

Education

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

• Bachelor\'s degree in an Agricultural, Business, Marketing, or Engineering discipline

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company\'s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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