Job Description

Job Details

Job Location Council Bluffs IA - Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Job Category Precision Ag

Who We Are:

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers.

We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, and passionate employees that strive for excellence in everything they do.

With over 100 years of experience in the agricultural industry we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, we are 32 locations strong supporting southwest and southcentral Iowa, northwest Missouri, southeast Nebraska, and central and southeast Kansas.

We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. There's a lot we can do to train with the right individual who is willing to work hard and make customers our #1 priority.

One Company. Two Brands. One Vision.

General Purpose:

This role will be responsible for driving market adoption of new and existing technology, leading product testing and demonstration strategies, overseeing customer and dealer technology support, and ensuring both internal and external confidence in our solutions. The Precision Ag Manager will work cross-functionally to anticipate market needs, develop comprehensive solutions, and maximize the value delivered to customers.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Develop and execute strategies to position AVE-PLP as the Precision Ag market leader.
  • Lead and manage the combined Product Innovation and Product Support teams, ensuring high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Drive results for PAES (Precision Ag Engagement Score) and Highly Engaged Acre initiatives through strategic planning, execution, and communication.
  • Develop and oversee demonstration strategies for new and current technology, including test plots, LPB, and ROI analysis.
• Innovation & Implementation
  • Lead the testing, evaluation, and launch of new product offerings.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of all saleable new/used equipment, features/benefits, and technology integration.
  • Partner with internal departments and OEMs to anticipate emerging technology trends and ensure rapid adoption.
• Customer Support & Experience
  • Develop systems for proactive monitoring of customer equipment to reduce downtime and improve satisfaction.
  • Create customer support schedules and allocate resources across business units for in-season and off-season needs.
  • Identify common challenges and develop proactive solutions, including educational content and training materials.
  • Serve as the internal and external technical specialist for John Deere precision farming products.
• Training & Communication
  • Coordinate internal and external training on precision ag products, services, and resources.
  • Promote teamwork, positive culture, and the “one face to our customers” philosophy across all locations.
  • Share best practices and solutions with customers and internal teams to continuously improve service and adoption rates.

Qualifications

Supervisory Duties

• Responsible for the supervision of the Product Innovation and Product Support teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in supporting AVE-PLP’s DNA.

• Strong data management abilities; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools; ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing projects, and driving strategic initiatives.
• Solutions-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate and address customer needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships in person, over the phone, and via digital platforms.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Associate’s degree or higher in agriculture or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years in an agricultural-related role (sales, service, training, or support); prior experience with John Deere technology preferred.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment. Extensive travel will be required during peak seasons.
• Experience operating large agricultural equipment is preferred.
• Previous use of farm management software.
• Certified Crop Advisor Preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the work location.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Travel to customers, meetings, conferences, and store locations on a regular basis is necessary.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Physical Activities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space and manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Moving, positioning, and carrying loads of up to 5 pounds upstairs and loading on four-foot-high surfaces frequently.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Moderate physical work involves lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.