Product Specialist (Precision Agriculture Technology)

Job title: Product Specialist (Precision Agriculture Technology)

Company: Le Groupe JLD-Lague

Job description: Green Tech Group, authorized John Deere dealerships, is recognized as a leader in sales and service of new and used equipment. The opportunity to work in a pleasant, motivating and challenging environment! We have been in business for over 60 years, thanks to our 430 motivated and competent employees throughout our 16 locations. The company has experienced a strong increase in business, particularly in the last 5 years

We are currently looking for a Product Specialist to support our three branches in Ontario (Carp, St-Isidore and Winchester). The person who will occupy this position may be based at one of the following branches: Carp, St-Isidore or Winchester.

WE OFFER :

• Group insurance after 3 months of seniority
• RRSP with employer participation after 3 months of seniority
• Workwear provided by the employer
• Corporate discounts for our employees and your family
• Ongoing training for our employees offered by our in-house trainer and by John Deere

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Participates in the execution of the dealership’s John Deere Production System & Precision Ag Value Prop;

Provides a technical support on machinery and agricultural equipment (Characteristics, Technology, Agronomy) to the sales representatives and to the customers;

Train the sales force and the Service department’s employees on the agricultural equipment (Characteristics, Technology, Agronomy);

Prepares and performs demonstrations the equipment in the fields with the customers and the sales representatives;

Executes the plan to ensure ongoing Precision AG mainstreaming across all departments at the dealership;

Participates VAS (training, startup and optimization) of new combines & planters;

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;

Implements the adoption of new technology and product offerings;

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.);

May also support the dealership efforts with third-party providers (Certified Crop Adviser, Ag Service Provider, etc.) and related John Deere businesses.

IDEALLY, YOU HAVE :

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or Agriculture Mechanization preferred;

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;

Solid organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills;

Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations and customers;

Crop Advisor certification or equivalent (an asset).

Come join a young and dynamic team in which it is possible for you to grow, career-wise, throughout our 16 stores in Quebec or in Ontario!

Welcome to our Green Tech family!

Expected salary:

Location: Saint Isidore, ON

Job date: Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:48:00 GMT