Hay and Forage Product Specialist

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Calgary, AB
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The Role

There are 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 in our 185-year history. 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.
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Off-Site - Calgary
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Hay and Forage Product Specialist - 107959
Candidates applying for this position must be eligible to work in Canada.
Your Responsibilites
As a Production System Specialist - Hay & Forage with Agriculture and Turf Division, you will serve as an expert for Commercial Hay & Forage Products, Agronomic Solutions and Embedded Technology, by driving new equipment optimization and demonstrating Tractors, Round Balers, Large Square Balers, Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters, HarvestLab™ 3000 Technology, and Self-Propelled Windrowers. The Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for Dairy & Livestock Production Systems by understanding customer needs, agronomic trends, and market insights.
In addition, you will:

  • Lead the development and delivery of marketing, sales and agronomic solution training to company employees, channel partners and customers on specific products that support a dairy & livestock farming system including agronomic, process and product information
  • Establish the interface with sales branches, factory marketing, product planning and channel partners to provide accurate data and analysis to improve product market intelligence, product performance and promote sales activities on specific products. Provide feedback to other business units on customer and channel partner product improvement requests
  • Work with the channel and end customer to promote, recommend and optimize product and data solutions to meet the current agronomic trends within the assigned geography
  • Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.


What Skills You Need

  • 2 to 5 years of agricultural industry experience.
  • Understanding of Canadian agricultural industry and dairy and livestock production system.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%.
  • Ability to relocate for this position, as well as future growth opportunities.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
  • Demonstrated team player.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Valid Driver's license.


What Makes You Stand Out

  • Knowledge of Ag equipment, products, customers.
  • Knowledge of dealer/distribution network.
  • Agriculture field experience with regular customer interaction.
  • Can do attitude.
  • Customer focus approach.
  • Computer skills for data analysis.
  • Organization and Prioritization skills.


Education
Ideally, a Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Education with related (5-7 years) work experience in agriculture, business, marketing, engineering, or related field.
In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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 Company
HQ: Moline, IL
69,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1837

What We Do

Life can’t evolve without innovation. That’s why we’re ideating to help feed the planet, build smarter, and help our farmers and growers to sustainably optimize their land. The mission is underway, but we need the right people to continue bringing it to life. From coders to assemblers and from engineers and tech experts to marketers and field teams. All find a purpose to drive them, a culture to thrive in, and a world of opportunities.

Why Work With Us

Our company is more than just a place to work. For John Deere employees, it’s where we dream, design, and deliver machines and technology that help feed a rapidly growing world and build critical infrastructure in villages, towns and modern megacities.

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