Forestry Sales Consultant

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.; Remote; CAD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier supplier of forestry solutions in Western Canada is seeking a Forestry Sales Consultant. This role is pivotal in driving sales growth and supporting dealer collaboration within a defined territory. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in the forestry industry, demonstrating strong sales abilities and a comprehensive understanding of the sector. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $88,848 to $133,272, with remote work flexibility and extensive travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the Forestry industry with sales and marketing experience.
• Demonstrated field experience assisting sales and support personnel.
• Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary territory lead working with dealers to engage customers.
• Drive sales of goods and support local events.
• Arrange and assist in product training with dealers.

Skills

Forestry industry experience

Sales and marketing experience

Knowledge of forest products industry

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Engineering

Job description

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Title: Forestry Sales Consultant- 116835
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Western Canada, British Columbia- Langley, Kelowna, Kamloops or surrounding areas
Organizational Group:WW Construction & Forestry
Function: Marketing and Sales (CA)
Salary Range:$88, 848- $133,272 Annually
New or Existing Position: Existing
Onsite/Remote:Remote Position

Candidates applying for this position must be eligible to work in Canada.

Your Responsibilities

As a Forestry Sales Consultant for John Deere Construction and Forestry serving Western Canada, you will serve as the primary territory lead working with dealers to engage key customers, drive the sales of whole goods and attachments, and support local/regional events and associations.

In addition, you will:

• Collaborate with dealer sales personnel to assist with the sales process, aligning solutions to applications and demonstrating equipment solution value to drive sales growth.
• Act as lead within the assigned territory to implement tactical initiatives with products and solutions.
• Arrange and assist in execution of product, application, and sales process training with dealers.
• Assist in developing skills and expertise of dealer sales and support personnel.
• Assist as needed with equipment setup and delivery processes.

What Skills You Need

• 3+ years in Forestry industry with sales and marketing experience
• Demonstrated field experience, assisting sales and support personnel within a dealer network
• Demonstrated knowledge of the forest products industry, specifically businesses within the logging sector
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to travel up to 75% - mostly within the assigned territory to work with dealers and visit customers, sometimes on short notice or weekends
  • Some travel outside of Canada will be required

What Makes You Stand Out

• High level understanding of the Forestry industry and products
• Field experience with regular customer contact and knowledge of dealer/distribution networks
• Understanding of various forestry applications and their various requirements
• Proven ability to influence without authority in working with dealers and customers
• Technical aptitude for forestry machine setup, tuning, and demonstration

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business Management, Marketing,or Engineering)

In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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.