Position Specifics
Department: Precision Ag Specialist
Reports to: Precision Ag Manager / Store Manager
Purpose
Provide consulting services, expertise, and training for the sale and support of solutions enabled by the John Deere Precision Ag strategy and other aligned technology and applications.
Ensures ongoing Precision Ag mainstreaming and works with all dealership departments to sell and support precision farming products and services.
Responsibilities
Coordinates the execution of the dealership’s John Deere Precision Ag strategy
Develops and executes the plan to ensure ongoing Precision Ag mainstreaming across all departments at the dealership
Assists in leading the organization in the area of John Deere precision farming products
Ensures understanding of John Deere Precision Ag solutions in sales, service, parts, and all other departments
Serves as the internal and external technical specialist for new precision farming products
Implements the adoption of new technology and product offerings
Develops and delivers employee and customer training for John Deere Precision Ag solutions and advanced precision farming products
Provides recommendations of stocking/inventory requirements for solutions enablement
Provides recommendations on ordering option codes in respect to new technology products
Provides solutions-based business consulting services to customers (i.
e.
, advising customers on optimizing performance, reducing costs, operation efficiencies, etc.
)
Other tasks assigned by management
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
1+ years’ experience in an agriculture-related role
Dealership sales, service, training, or other related work experience preferred
Proficient knowledge of electrical and wireless communication systems
Ability to operate with a solutions approach and identify existing/emerging customer needs
Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
Solid organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations and customers
Certified Crop Advisor certification or equivalent preferred
Associates degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or Agriculture Mechanization or equivalent experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or Agriculture Mechanization preferred
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