Area Sales Manager AG

Area Sales Manager Ag

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Location:

United States (US) - Nebraska - Lincoln Function:
Marketing and Sales (CA)

Title:

Area Sales Manager AG

This position will cover Nebraska and parts of Eastern Colorado. The successful candidate will ideally be located near Lincoln or Omaha, NE. This may be dependent on the successful candidate's background, experience, and proficiency.

As an Area Sales Manager for John Deere Financial (JDF) located onsite in Lincoln or Omaha, NE, you will support Agricultural Retailers in Nebraska and parts of Eastern Colorado by positioning John Deere Financial sales finance programs. In addition, you will:

• Develop crop input finance programs to grow sales for agricultural retailers and provide solutions for their customers
• Serve as a liaison between agricultural retailers and JDF resources to improve processes and solve problems
• Be viewed as the Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) for the JDF agribusiness channel in this geographic footprint
• Communicate with key JDF stakeholders regarding market concerns, marketing conditions, competition, and customer issues to support profitable growth of the business
• Develop retailer demand and grower awareness of the JDF Multi-Use product for a given geographic area
• Focus on high potential accounts in specific geographic territories to ensure market penetration with industry leading agribusiness retailers
• Travel (on average) 50% of the time to agricultural retailers, producers, and manufacturing representatives to conduct in-person meetings
• Document sales calls and utilize information to develop and improve relationships VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 3 or more years of experience with sales, marketing, credit, or business
• Strong relationship building, communication, sales, and negotiation skills
• Strong planning, organization, and execution skills
• Willingness to travel an average of 50% domestically

• Understanding of JDF Multi-Use Account Special Terms programs
• Agricultural industry experience– crop inputs, markets, products, competitors and customers
• Marketing/sales experience with financial services or equipment sales
• Proven ability to improve business performance
• Self-starter, with an ability to work independently
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and hands-on experience using Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and innovation

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Agriculture, Marketing/Sales or equivalent related work experience

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
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$93,324.00 - $ + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply