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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US) - South Dakota - Sioux Falls
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Territory Business Manager - 96126
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

This is a Field position located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Your Responsibilities

As a Territory Business Manager for John Deere Ag &Turf Sales/Marketing located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, you will be accountable for the total revenue of your assigned territory, delivering annual plans, performance metrics and goals for dealer accounts on territory C3. In addition, you will:

• Be accountable for sales and market share, this includes developing a defined plan of specialized resources required to accomplish and sustain targeted goals
• Work with and include relevant specialists/counterparts to help prepare, plan and execute on business plans
• Be responsible for timely corrective actions ensuring goals are achieved and manage the contractual relationship with channel partners
• Lead execution of channel partner development activities and corrective actions when channel partner results do not meet expectations
• Gather and establish analysis on dealer financial, market, and operational performance; makes recommendations and develops business case to address improvement areas
• Assist dealers with financial statement analysis and the development of financial plans
• Lead dealer corporate level sales, inventory, and unit budget planning and stakeholder alignment

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of knowledge of dealer channel, products, parts, service and finance programs
• 3 or more years of broad-based business, sales and marketing skills
• 3 or more years of demonstrated ability to influence without authority
• 5 or more years of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• 3 or more years of demonstrated ability to interact with diverse stakeholder groups including dealers and customers
• Ability to travel up to 75% domestically, based on business needs

What Makes You Stand Out

• Negotiation, business case development and selling skills experience
• Product expertise (e.g. Precision Ag, Combines, Small Ag, Tractors, Planters, Sprayers, Turf, Parts, Finance programs, etc.) on a John Deere product or service
• Basic understanding of one or more Production Systems (e.g. Large Grains, Small Grains, Livestock/Dairy, etc.)
• MBA degree

Education

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

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Marketing, or equivalent experiences

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 and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• 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

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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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company\'s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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