Tuesday, 4 February 2014


Job - Marketing / Sales

Primary Location - United States-Iowa-Urbandale

Organization - Agricultural Equipment

Schedule - Full-time

Shift - Day Job

Job Posting - Feb 4, 2014, 5:58:45 PM

 Why John Deere
 
We take pride in developing technology and equipment that helps billions of people achieve a better quality of life. This goal is common to every one of the men and women who work here. At John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group, we play a key role for Deere & Company in designing and delivering the technology needed by our customers to help them meet the challenge of growing more food and building much-needed infrastructure for the estimated 9-billion people that will call this planet home by 2050. Working with satellite-based global-positioning technology and mobile device integration, John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group designs displays and receivers, guidance systems, field and crop management, and information and logistics systems our customers rely on. The solutions we create are an integral part of how our customers feed, clothe and shelter the world. We leverage Agile project methods to deliver the most advanced innovations to our products. We foster a creative environment where employees feel empowered to put their best ideas forward and forge their own career path.
 
We’re looking for people who want to make a difference in the world – people who want to bring new apps, new technology and new services to the agriculture market.
 
What You'll Do
At John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group in Urbandale, IA as a Senior Product Manager, you willbe part of building industry altering new mobile applications and technology for agriculture that will directly impact how customers work. In the role you will:
 
  • Lead the development of customer requirements to build and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Manage existing products to optimize market adoption, including sales strategies, communications and continuous improvement.
  • Support the development of new On Board Applications solutions through identification and prioritization of customer needs throughout the Enterprise Technology Development Process(ETDP) and Enterprise Product Development Process (EPDP) processes.
  • Develop market opportunities for new products prior to charter, including competitive analysis, volumes and pricing.
  • Serve as a member of the On Board Applications customer team focused on continuous improvement.
  • Act as a consultant on technology to machine product families within the enterprise.
  • Lead marketing communications including sales manuals, training, new product introductions and expositions.

What It Takes

 
At John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group, we are eternal optimists. Working smarter together, we look past obstacles to find the solutions our customers need. By fostering a fast paced team environment that strives for open and honest communication and being servant leaders, we deliver solutions that work for our customers.  Ideally you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management, Agriculture, Agronomy or Engineering or equivalent experience in a related career field.  In addition we require:
  • Knowledge of John Deere products, customers, markets and competitors.
  • Understanding of precision agriculture technologies and their role in corn and soybean production systems.
  • Experience interfacing with customers to understand their needs. 
  • 2+ years of experience in a practical application of agronomics in corn/soybean production systems.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 35%. 
A strong candidate will also have:
  • Team leadership and/or mentoring experience.
  • Knowledge of product development processes and the translation of needs into solutions.
  • Experience with supporting/selling precision agriculture technologies
  • Knowledge of our dealers and their role in selling solutions to customers.
What You’ll Get
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 freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path.  Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package
 
Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?
 
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.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
 

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