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, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Silvis

Function: Marketing and Sales (CA)

Title: Product Specialist - Grain Harvesting - 125111

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Product Specialist - Grain Harvesting for John Deere Harvester Works located in Silvis, IL, you will:

• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies like Machine Sync, Combine Automation, Advanced Guidance, In-Field Data Sharing, Operations Center, and JDLink Boost
• Work with customers and their dealers to integrate and demo technologies before and during the harvesting season to communicate and prove the impact that technology will have on their operation
• Review customer performance and act on data-driven insights throughout harvest season to drive technology adoption
• Collaborate with harvest support to ensure customers are successful with technology and products are supported in harvest
• Provide reoccurring customer feedback with product enhancements and ensure customer value is realized across John Deere

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Customer Focus: A deep commitment to understanding and solving customer challenges especially in the custom harvester segment
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with advanced agricultural technologies, operations center, and harvesters
• Self-Motivated: Willingness to identify and engage with customers with little oversight
• Mechanical Knowledge: Willingness and ability to install hardware and software on customer machines in the field
• Ability to travel up to 50% based on business needs, during the harvest season travel may increase up to 75%

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of onboard and offboard technologies such as Advanced Guidance, Combine Automation, and Operations Center
• Ability to explain the benefits of technology and help customers understand what will help them in their operations
• Strong familiarity with precision agriculture technologies and/or John Deere products
• Experience working with customers and dealers
• Ability to consume and analyze utilization data to drive results for our customers

Education

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

• Bachelors degree in Business, Agriculture, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent related work experience

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
• 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

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.

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