Internal Sales Specialist - Turf Lead

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

15% Superannuation

Social activities and employee perks

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a commercially minded relationship builder to grow our Residential Lawn Equipment business across Australia and New Zealand. You will own and grow relationships with Turf dealers, partner with Regional Dealer Managers, and turn market data into practical action to drive growth.

The role offers opportunities to influence sales programs, campaigns, and dealer engagement, with up to 25% travel and a path from sales support toward strategic dealer growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, dealer or channel development, or related commercial roles.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Commercial curiosity and ability to use data and market insight to identify opportunities and risks.
• Proactive, accountable, and adaptable to change and complexity.
• Interest in coaching others and improving dealer capability and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of Turf dealers across Australia.
• Partner with Regional Dealer Managers to lift residential turf performance.
• Translate sales, customer and market data into actionable priorities.
• Drive dealer participation in sales programs and promotions.
• Coach dealers on products, customer engagement and sales execution.
• Bring dealer and customer feedback into business planning and decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Communication skills

Data-driven

Coaching others

Job description

Crestmead, Queensland | Up to 25% travel

Turn your passion for turf into dealer growth.

Do you know the turf, outdoor power equipment, or dealer industry, and enjoy helping businesses grow? John Deere is looking for a commercially minded relationship builder to grow our Residential Lawn Equipment business across Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity

• Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of dedicated Turf dealers, playing a pivotal role in the success and growth of John Deere's turf business
• Partner with Regional Dealer Managers to lift residential turf performance across the wider dealer network.
• Turn sales, customer and market data into clear priorities and practical action.
• Drive dealer participation in sales programs, campaigns and promotional activity.
• Coach dealers on products, customer engagement and sales execution.
• Bring the voice of dealers and customers into business planning and decision-making.

What will set you apart

A genuine passion for the Residential Turf business, its customers and the industry. You may already work in turf, outdoor power equipment, machinery, dealer development, aftermarket or a related industry. Just as importantly, you know how to build trust, influence outcomes and follow through.

• Experience in sales, account management, dealer or channel development, customer support, marketing, aftermarket or another commercial role.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the confidence to influence without direct authority.
• Commercial curiosity and the ability to use data and market insight to identify opportunities, risks and actions.
• A proactive, accountable approach and the adaptability to work through change and complexity.
• An interest in coaching others and improving dealer capability and customer experience.

What you can learn here

You do not need to arrive knowing every John Deere turf product. We can build your knowledge of our products, dealer network, sales programs, systems and account management approach. What matters most is your passion for the market, learning agility, commercial mindset and ability to build productive relationships.

Looking ahead

The role is designed to grow from sales support into a strategic dealer growth partnership. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your capability in dealer development, digital customer engagement, data-led decision-making and the use of AI-enabled insights.

Why John Deere?

You will work with one of the most recognised names in equipment while helping shape the next stage of our Residential Turf growth across Australia and New Zealand. You will build meaningful dealer partnerships, influence commercial outcomes and see the impact of your work in the market.

If you're excited by turf, dealer engagement, and helping businesses grow, we'd love to hear from you.

In Return, We Offer:

• A friendly and inclusive culture where employee wellbeing is a priority.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including higher education, training, and professional memberships.
• The opportunity to work with an iconic brand helping to feed, fuel, and build the world.
• 15% Superannuation when participating in the John Deere Mercer Super Plan.
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
• Social activities, health and wellbeing programs, and a range of employee benefits.

Applications for this position will close on 28 Oct 2026

Note: Appropriate work authorisation is required prior to application.

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 provided as guidelines and are not intended to represent the minimum requirements necessary to perform the role.

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