Division Sales Manager

Division Sales ManagerAs a Division Sales Manager for John Deere Construction & Forestry located in Nashville, TN or St. Louis, MO you will operate with a business-owner mindset and lead through Territory Sales Managers supporting Construction Equipment, Compact Construction Equipment and Aftermarket. You will balance near-term results with the long-term development of people, dealer capability, customer relationships, and market position. In addition you will:Build, coach and lead a high-performing team of Territory Sales Managers.Run the division as a business, driving profitable revenue growth, market share, participation, closure, pipeline health and forecast quality.Focus people, field time and sales resources on the highest-value customers, conquest opportunities and underpenetrated markets.Partner with dealer principals and executives to strengthen dealer capability, sales execution and customer outcomes.Drive consistent execution across dealer Locations through disciplined CRM, account planning, lead follow- up and pipeline management.Integrate machine and aftermarket priorities while identifying customer risks, competitive threats and emerging growth opportunities.VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this positionSkills You NeedCommunicate the function's strategy and its relationship to the organization's mission, vision, and values; clarify the actions needed to implement this strategy within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to the mission, vision, and values and do extraordinary things to achieve the organization's business goals.Manage a portfolio of key and strategic customer relationships either personally or through a medium- to large-sized team of account managers. Develop and execute tailored solutions and strategies for customers that ensure their ongoing satisfaction and loyalty while also enhancing profitability.Support the Development and execution of annual growth plans for a given area or department, ensuring alignment with strategy. Recommend financial and headcount budgets; propose business targets, for example, revenues or other key performance indicators (KPIs); and schedule key activities/projects, ensuring integration with other elements of the organization.Develop and implement a customer relationship management plan for strategic, complex potential accounts to build key relationships at local and regional levels. Coordinate the engagement of own organization with the customer and dealer organization to ensure effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.Consult with a range of customer representatives at different levels to identify the outcomes they require, introducing relevant internal specialists and utilizing their expertise to gather and analyze complex customer data, clarify medium- to long-term customer needs, and develop and agree to a specification of customer requirements.Develop a personal network of senior managers within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence, promote the organization, and enhance its reputation.Evaluate the capabilities of staff within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities. Implement the organization's formal development frameworks within the area of responsibility. Coach and mentor others to support the development of the organization's talent pool.Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.Ensure that business activities within area of responsibility comply with relevant external regulatory and/or voluntary codes and with internal policies and procedures to minimize business risk and to protect the reputation of the organization.Manage expense and discount budget plans for a department. May involve development or delivery or both.What Makes You Stand OutSelling skillsNegotiation skillsAction PlanningManages Buyer IndifferenceCommercial AcumenMaintains the RelationshipManages ResistanceNavigates Customer ChallengesStrengthens Customer ConnectionsUnderstands Customer NeedsUnderstands Issues/MotivationsVerbal CommunicationBuilds RapportCustomer-Focused ApproachIn-Depth QuestioningInitiates Compelling Sales ConversationsKnows the Buying InfluencesQuestions StrategicallyReview and ReportingUnderstands Buying Influencer NeedsAccount/Client ManagementAdaptive MindsetPolicy and proceduresProject ManagementStrategic Planning and AnalysisUnderstands the Buying ProcessWorkflow ManagementEducationIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:BS in marketing, finance, engineering, business. Others may apply.What You'll GetAt 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 arrangementsHighly competitive base paySavings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings AccountAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTuition assistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locationsCharitable contribution matchEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal useVacation and Holiday Pay$166,752.00 - $250,116.00 + BenefitsMust be 18 years of age or older to apply