Position Specifics :
Reports To : Store Manager and Product Support Manager
Supervises : None
FLSA Code : Exempt
Summary :
Position requires self-motivated person driven to succeed. Position provides ample freedom to develop relationships with customers and become an integrated partner / advisor in his / her business. Position encourages development of new and aggressive ways to promote Sloan Implement and the services and products we sell. Position demands working as a team with all Sloan Implement departments and employees in the best possible way to positively impact our customers and Sloan Implement. Position requires a helpful and patient personality willing to go the extra mile for our customers and Sloan Implement.
Depending on experience, a six month to one-year training program at our Atwood, IL location may be required.
Purpose :
Provides agronomic solutions and support for the sale and use of John Deere Agriculture Management Solutions (AMS) equipment. Works with all dealership departments to sell and support precision farming products to producers in their trade area.
Responsibilities :
- Leads the organization in the sale of Precision Farming Products offered through John Deere
- Knows and uses company provided systems and tools to follow a defined sales process
- Manages the adoption of new technology and product offerings
- Creates and executes a John Deere Agriculture Management Solutions (AMS) Marketing Plan to educate customers on the different products and services provided by the company
- Conducts preseason on-farm customer training as well as in-field start-ups and troubleshooting
- Provides support for advanced customer training (including desktop software and data management products) offered through John Deere
- Responds to customer inquiries and provides troubleshooting over the phone, through remote support, or in person
- Manages customer follow-up processes and customer satisfaction issues related to the AMS product line
- Serves as the internal and external dealership technical specialist relative to the entire AMS product line
- Identifies, develops, and leads training opportunities to educate customers and dealership employees on AMS products
Job Requirements :
Associates degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or Agriculture Mechanization or equivalent experience1+ years of experience in an agriculture-related roleExcellent driving record with a valid driver's license (checked via insurance company)Must maintain a good driving record in compliance with company Motor Vehicle Records criteria throughout employmentKnowledge of database software and computer application systemsAbility to work flexible hoursAbility to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functionsAbility to speak and write effectively one-on-one and within a groupFull-Time Benefit Packages :
Paid Holidays & Vacation TimeHeath, Vision, & Dental InsuranceLife Insurance401K Plan with Company MatchRoutine Performance & Pay ReviewsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Safety Equipment AllowanceCompany Provided UniformsAll benefits subject to change.
Pay Information :
The salary pay range for this position is $50,000 to $90,000. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factor such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
In Season Hours : Monday-Friday 7am-5pm , Saturday 7am-12pm (rotation)
Off Season / Winter Hours : Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
Off season hours are from November-March. Start and end date to winter hours is dependent on year and subject to change.