Precision Agriculture Specialist

Brandt Group of Companies; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development

Career advancement

Benefits coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to lead the sales and promotion of precision ag hardware and data services at our Alberta locations. You will champion connectivity, gather customer feedback, and help customers optimize equipment performance.

You will train store teams on new technologies, collaborate with Account Managers, and deliver data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency and decision making for growers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer solutions and building long-term relationships.
• Affinity for technology and adapting to fast-changing environments.
• Knowledge of John Deere Operation Center and precision agriculture products.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales of precision agriculture hardware and services at assigned location(s) to drive adoption and revenue growth.
• Promote machine connectivity and how the data can provide an operational efficiency insight to customers.
• Sell value-added data services (e.g., profit mapping, crop intelligence) to help customers improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Communicate regularly with the Precision Ag Lead to align on sales goals, monitor performance, and execute local strategies.
• Advise customers on data being extracted, educating them on management decisions from the analysis.
• Perform startup and machine optimization workflows with Account Managers to ensure accurate setup and data functionality upon equipment delivery.
• Train service and sales teams on machine optimization processes to improve technical support capabilities.
• Educate parts and sales staff on new technology items sold in the Precision Ag Parts warehouse to enhance product knowledge and customer engagement.

Skills

Customer solutions

Relationship building

Technology affinity

John Deere Operation Center knowledge

John Deere precision ag products

Travel readiness

Education

Technology/Agronomy/Precision Agriculture background

Tools

John Deere Operation Center

John Deere precision ag products

Job description

The Precision Agriculture Specialist is responsible for executing precision ag strategies at the field level, driving technology adoption, supporting data services, and training store teams. This role promotes the latest solutions to improve customer operations and ensure optimal equipment performance.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there's no place we'd rather be because just like them, it's when we're working hard and getting things done that we're at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That's Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Lead sales of precision agriculture hardware and services at assigned location(s) to drive adoption and revenue growth.
• Promote machine connectivity and how the data can provide an operational efficiency insight to customers.
• Sell value-added data services (e.g., profit mapping, crop intelligence) to help customers improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Communicate regularly with the Precision Ag Lead to align on sales goals, monitor performance, and execute local strategies.
• Advise customers on data being extracted, educating them of management decisions that can be made from the analysis of the data.
• Perform startup and machine optimization workflows with Account Managers to ensure accurate setup and data functionality upon equipment delivery.
• Train service and sales teams on machine optimization processes to improve technical support capabilities.
• Educate parts and sales staff on new technology items sold in the Precision Ag Parts warehouse to enhance product knowledge and customer engagement.

What We Look For

• Customer solutions focused, with demonstrated previous experience delivering customer solutions.
• Proven experience building tong term relationships with customers.
• Affinity for technology-related solutions and ability adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of John Deere Operation center and John Deere precision ag products.
• Ability to use computer technology as required to comply with process and reporting needs.
• Ability to help deliver a satisfactory customer experience and collaborate with co-workers across departments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate peak seasons; including working shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by operational needs.
• Ability to travel to customer sites on a regular basis.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Previous sales experience with a history of meeting or exceeding sales targets considered an asset.
• Technology/Agronomy/Precision Agriculture background considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It's as simple as that.