Production Systems Specialist

Job title: Production Systems Specialist

Job description: 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 175-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) – Alberta – Calgary
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Production Systems Specialist – 74484

Candidates applying for this position must have the proper work authorization to work in Canada to be considered for this position. Canada visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Your Responsbilities

As a Production Systems Specialist with the Agriculture and Turf Division, you will be responsible for development, communication, education and training on John Deere solutions that includes, equipment, digital and agronomic solutions. You will lead initiatives on specific products and solutions to develop, deliver and execute marketing activities. You will also develop product strategy, processes and programs to meet stakeholder needs. 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 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 territory
• Provide support or marketing assistance to product, parts, or services through phone, internet systems or field reports
• Travel regionally or to the US to conduct after sales follow-up visits with channel partners and/or customers

What Skills You Need

• Understanding of farming and agronomic trends associated with agriculture in Western Canada
• Knowledge of products and the Ag equipment business
• Sales and marketing experience or interest to learn
• Production agricultural industry experience or interest to learn
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and/or tasks
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Valid driver’s license

What Makes You Stand Out

• Production agriculture field experience with regular customer contact
• Knowledge of dealer/distribution network
• Strong agronomic background

Education

• University degree in Business, Agriculture, Marketing, Engineering or a related program or diploma with relevant experience.

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.

The company also offers competitive base pay compensation, along with a bonus plan and numerous company paid benefits to support employee physical, emotional and financial well-being.

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.

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