Precision Ag Specialist - South Central Kansas Territory
The Precision Ag Specialist will lead the company efforts in advancing GPS and related software technologies for ModernAg and its market area. The specialist will ensure that ModernAg is positioned and recognized by its customers as a market leader and a valued consultant for agricultural technology. It is critical that the specialist have an excellent relationship with our vendors and be educated on the latest products and technologies.
Job Responsibilities (ranked in significance)
- Company Values: Ensures all company values are adhered to and promoted. This would include leading by example, and participation in employee recognition programs.
- Equipment & Software Sales: Achieve targeted sales goals (volume, margin, turnover), through retaining and developing existing customers, and acquiring new customers. A primary focus is to penetrate competitive customers through selling ModernAg products and services as 'color-agnostic' and best in industry.
- Customer Product Support and Service: Recognized as the in-Region expert on precision ag products for ModernAg. Support customer operational issues. Perform product updates, programming, calibration, and adjustments as needed. Diagnose and repair issues as needed. Ensures excellent responsiveness and follows through on all support issues. Ensures all work is chargeable or warranty reimbursed.
- Customer Relationships and Experience: Ensure customers have a positive experience with dealing with ModernAg, that communications and follow through on commitments are best in class.
- Product Knowledge / Internal Training: Responsible for attaining best-in-industry product knowledge and latest technologies. Serves as the product expert in his / her Region and working with the Functional Program Managers.
- Precision Ag Strategy and Planning: Working with other Regions / Corporate, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing strategies for Precision Ag, including optimum go-to-market and revenue recovery for support and service activities
- Retail Merchandising: Responsible for Precision Ag displays and merchandising, including displays, equipment, literature, and promotional materials for shows and field days.
- Communications: Ensures excellent communications with all team members, including timely follow-up of questions and requests for information.
- Vendor / Partner Requirements: Ensure all vendor requirements / dealer standards associated with the function (i.e. training) are satisfied. Ensure relationships with the vendors are solid and any issues resolved.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Technologies highly preferred
- 5 years' experience in operating agricultural equipment required. Minimum 2 years' experience in Precision Ag / GPS technologies highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Solid analytical, business planning, financial, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization
- Expertise with computer systems and software, including MS office and internet-based applications.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed, particularly in peak seasons.
- Ability to travel to company meetings and training events as needed
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver's license, and ability to operate motor vehicle.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/ Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Plan
- Life and Disability Insurances
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K Match and Profit Sharing
- PTO-Personal Time Off
- PTO-Annual Holiday (32 Hours during Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Season)
- Paid Holidays (6)
- Bereavement Pay
- Wellness Plan
- Uniforms
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