TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

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\u0027re all about at John Deere. And it\u0027s why we\u0027re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world\u0027s brightest minds are tackling the world\u0027s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we\u0027ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.\n\n##### \n\nJohn Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled \u0026 veterans. \n\nPrimary Location: United States (US) - Missouri - Kansas City \nFunction: Marketing and Sales (CA) \nTitle: TERRITORY SALES MANAGER - 119024 \nOnsite/Remote:Remote Position\n\nThis position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.\n\n## Your Responsibilities\n\nAs a Territory Sales Manager for John Deere Construction and Forestry, located in Kansas City, MO (would also consider the Des Moines, IA, or Omaha, NE area) you will:\n\n * Serve as the primary business lead working with dealers to engage key customers, drive the sales of whole goods and attachments, coordinate with territory team members, and support local/regional events and associations.\n * Collaborate with dealers to manage sales processes and drive solutions.\n * Act as lead within the assigned territory to implement strategic initiatives with dealers.\n * Drive achievement of incoming and gross margin goals across sales targets.\n * Organize and execute input, production, and sales process training with dealers.\n * Coordinate dealer use of product consultations and sales training resources.\n\n\n\nVISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position\n\n## What Skills You Need\n\n * Experience with the Construction and/or off-road equipment industry and customer base.\n * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated track record of building and maintaining positive working relationships.\n * Ability to understand both Deere and dealer business and apply concepts to both strategic and tactical dealer/customer conversations.\n * Creative thinker with ability to identify key issues and work with teams to solve problems using innovative solutions.\n * Strong time management, prioritization, and planning capabilities.\n * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\n * Ability to travel up to 75% mostly within the assigned territory to work with dealers and visit customers.\n\n\n\n## What Makes You Stand Out\n\n * High level understanding of the Construction industry and products and technologies.\n * Field experience with regular customer contact and knowledge of dealer/distribution networks.\n * Experience working with larger dealer networks.\n * Understanding of customer segments, production systems, and their various requirements.\n * Proven ability to influence without authority in working with dealers and field managers.\n * Experience/skills with sales, handling objections, and effective negotiations.\n * Knowledge of Deere and dealer systems, tools, sales processes, and sales resources.\n\n\n\n## Education\n\nIdeally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s Degree (preferably in Business Management, Marketing, or Engineering)\n\n\n\nWhat You\u0027ll Get\n\nAt 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\u0027ll 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:\n\n * Flexible work arrangements\n * Highly competitive base pay \n * Savings \u0026 Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)\n * Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account\n * Adoption assistance\n * Employee Assistance Programs\n * Tuition assistance\n * Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations\n * Charitable contribution match\n * Employee Purchase Plan \u0026 numerous discount programs for personal use\n * Vacation and Holiday Pay\n\n\n\n$93,324.00 - $139,980.00 + Benefits\n\nFollow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package be 18 years of age or older to apply\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere \u0026 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\u0027s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere \u0026 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.\n\nACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice\n\nThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.\n