PRODUCT & SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - Dairy and Livestock
Date: Mar 12, 2025
Location: New Zealand, Auckland, NZ
Company: John Deere
Who We Are
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These are our values and not only what we stand by but what we stand for. We believe in empowering people. We create and deliver solutions. We give back to community. We think differently and we do it better. Our innovative spirit has driven us to continually evolve and deliver solutions to our dealers and our community and made us a business that our people are proud of and proud to work for.
At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.
This field-based position is located in New Zealand within reasonable travel distance from major airports
The Opportunity
Join our team as a Product & Systems Specialist and showcase the value of John Deere’s Dairy and Livestock equipment portfolio, with a focus on the 5 and 6 Series John Deere Tractor lineup plus John Deere’s Hay and Forage equipment.
Your role will involve demonstrating the agronomic and economic benefits of John Deere’s Dairy and Livestock & 5 & 6 Series tractor product portfolio, integrated John Deere Precision Ag Technology, and our digital ecosystem to dealers and customers.
This field-based position is in New Zealand, requiring regular travel within New Zealand and Australia.
The responsibilities include:
- Knowledge Development: Enhance product and technology knowledge among dealers and team members.
- Support Dealer Demonstrations: Collaborate to develop and support product demonstrations that align with market needs.
- Manage Equipment Demonstrations: Oversee John Deere owned equipment demonstrations, highlighting the features and benefits.
- Drive Technology Adoption: Foster growth in Embedded Technology Take Rate through compelling value propositions.
- Optimize Products and Technology: Govern the Product and Technology Optimization process (Pre-Sale).
- Demonstration Planning: Ensure dealers have a comprehensive demonstration plan illustrating the value of the John Deere solution.
- Manage Consignment Equipment: Ensure proper utilization and compliance with inspection requirements of JDL Consignment Equipment.
- Sales Enablement: Identify and support sales opportunities, enhancing communication and engagement.
- Event Representation: Represent John Deere at Field Days and Trade Show Events.
- Customer Engagement: Assist dealers and John Deere teams during customer visits to enhance customer relationships.
You will be provided with a fully maintained tool of trade vehicle for use in accordance with the Company Car Policy.
About You
With strong expertise in agricultural machinery, Dairy and Livestock production systems, precision ag products, and farming practices, you are an energetic self-starter and an excellent team player who takes pride in your work environment.
What Skills You Need:
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and execute plans effectively
• Experience in the agriculture industry, including machine and agronomic understanding
• Knowledge of modern farming practices and digital tools, with a capacity for analysis
• Marketing experience and skills in planning, execution and relationship building
• Understanding of wholesale/retail relationships
• Goal-oriented with a drive to be a market leader
• Self-motivated and ability to influence without authority
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%)
• Dairy and Livestock production system knowledge and experience
• Tractor and Hay tools Marketing experience advantageous
What Makes You Stand Out:
• Passion for the agricultural industry and sustainability
• Agronomic and Animal knowledge and/or experience
• Experience selling and supporting dealer sales
• Experience in launching sales and marketing initiatives for products
Education / Experience:
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent experience in one of the following areas:
• Agricultural Sciences
• Marketing
• Engineering/Technology
Why Join Us?
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.
We are a Global company that truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits which include a competitive remuneration package, flexible working, social activities, health and safety programs and ongoing training and development opportunities along with other Benefits like-
• Friendly and inclusive company culture where wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront of everything we do.
• A mature outlook on flexible work arrangements which allows you to truly balance work and life.
• Professional Development (Higher Education, Training & Memberships)
• 14.5% Super if you choose to go with John Deere Mercer Super Plan
• Paid Parental leave – 16 Weeks for new parents
• Annual Leave loading
• Purchase Leave Available
• Paid Community Leave
• Free Parking
We embrace and strive for a workforce that is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and to provide a workplace where people feel included, valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe that by understanding and respecting each other’s differences we will perform at our best!
If you have the experience outlined above, and the passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you!
Please click the 'APPLY' button now and send through your resume and cover letter detailing your previous relevant experience and why you are the perfect candidate for our team.
Applications for this position will close at close of business 23 March 2025
Note: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.
John Deere believes in the power of diversity in the workforce and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
John Deere Australia is proud to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia Ltd as an Inclusive Employer for three consecutive years: 2021- 2024
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