Field Representative

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) - Illinois  - Moline  
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Field Representative - 100352
Onsite/Remote:

Major Purpose

This job is the main level of the Marketing Rep Development Program (MRDP) and is designed to provide opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services, establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth, and to gain experience in one or more of the following areas: marketing and sales, customer support, training, dealer development, factory marketing, DTAC, and factory product support. This position typically performs short-term professional marketing rotational assignments regarding sales and related products, marketing and distribution processes and product support including project management assignments of low to medium complexity. May have dealers assigned with limited responsibility for overall channel partner performance.

Major Duties

• Fulfills a variety of developmental assignments, including limited responsibility for channel partner performance (such as parts market share or complete goods market share).
• Travels with selected field managers to make sales/product support calls on channel partners and customers.
• Delivers and or assists with product promotional events.
• Participates in training related to product, sales, and marketing processes, etc.
• Provides product or technical support to field teams, channel partners, or customers on advanced problems.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

Knowledge of dealers and other channels.

Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office plus intranet and internet functions.

Willingness to travel.

General business knowledge with an understanding of the various divisions of the company.

Knowledge of products and services offered by the appropriate area of responsibility.

Demonstrated sales and marketing skills.

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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