Area Sales Manager - Agribusiness (Red River Valley, ND/MN)

John Deere; Grand Forks (ND); Remote; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Area Sales Manager in the Red River Valley, ND/MN. You will support agricultural retailers, develop finance programs, and act as a liaison between stakeholders. This role requires strong sales and communication skills, with a focus on building relationships and improving business performance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K)

Healthcare benefits with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, marketing, credit, or business.
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop crop input finance programs for agricultural retailers.
• Travel 50% of the time for in-person meetings with clients.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding market concerns.

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Sales

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Agribusiness (Red River Valley, ND/MN)

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There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota - Fargo

Function: Marketing / Sales

Title: Area Sales Manager - Agribusiness (Red River Valley, ND/MN) - 112951

Onsite/Remote:Remote Position

This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

Your Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be located in the Red River Valley area (Eastern North Dakota/Northwest Minnesota) per the hiring manager's discretion. This may be dependent on the successful candidate's background, experience, and proficiency.

As an Area Sales Manager for John Deere Financial (JDF) located in the Red River Valley geography, you will support Agricultural Retailers by positioning John Deere Financial sales finance programs. In addition, you will:

• Develop crop input finance programs to grow sales for agricultural retailers and provide solutions for their customers
• Serve as a liaison between agricultural retailers and JDF resources to improve processes and solve problems
• Be viewed as the Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) for the JDF agribusiness channel in this geographic footprint
• Communicate with key JDF stakeholders regarding market concerns, marketing conditions, competition, and customer issues to support profitable growth of the business
• Develop retailer demand and grower awareness of the JDF Multi-Use product for a given geographic area
• Focus on high potential accounts in specific geographic territories to ensure market penetration with industry leading agribusiness retailers
• Travel (on average) 50% of the time to agricultural retailers, producers, and manufacturing representatives to conduct in-person meetings
• Document sales calls and utilize information to develop and improve relationships
  
  
  

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience with sales, marketing, credit, or business
• Strong relationship building, communication, sales, and negotiation skills
• Strong planning, organization, and execution skills
• Willingness to travel an average of 50%, domestically
  
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of JDF Multi-Use Account Special Terms programs
• Agricultural industry experience– crop inputs, markets, products, competitors and customers
• Marketing/sales experience with financial services or equipment sales
• Proven ability to improve business performance
• Self-starter, with an ability to work independently
  
  
  

Education

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Agriculture, Marketing/Sales or equivalent work experience
  
  
  

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
  
  
  

$92,400.00 - $138,600.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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Seniority level

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  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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