John Deere · 1 week ago
Area Sales Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $139K/yr
3+ years expJohn Deere is a company focused on addressing global agricultural challenges and is looking for an Area Sales Manager to support Agricultural Retailers in California, Nevada, and Arizona. The role involves developing finance programs, serving as a liaison between retailers and JDF resources, and communicating market concerns to support business growth.
ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Agriculture, Marketing/Sales or equivalent work experience
Preferred
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
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
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
Company
John Deere
John Deere is a manufacturing company that designs and produces lawn, garden, electric, agriculture, and construction equipment.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John May
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Guyot
Senior Vice President John Deere Power System
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