Dealer Associate

AgriVision Equipment and PrairieLand Partners; Iowa (LA, KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP) offer a Dealer Associate Program for recent graduates to learn from top John Deere dealerships in the U.S. The program provides hands-on experience in technology, customer engagement, and business operations to build a solid agricultural industry career.

Graduates with an Ag-related degree, a 3.0 GPA, and willingness to travel and relocate will train across multiple AVE-PLP locations and may advance to permanent roles in sales,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MBA in Agriculture field; graduating this school year.
• GPA target around 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.
• Willing to relocate to any AVE-PLP location during the Dealer Associate program and for permanent placement.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (incl. Excel).
• Ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Technology and equipment utilization and optimization with John Deere technology.
• Engage customers: identify needs, develop solutions, present data.
• Support business operations across departments to improve production, efficiency, and profitability.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or MBA in Ag

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Iowa/Kansas - 67502, KS

Job Category: Business Development

Job Summary

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By combining our forces, we lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our customers.

Our two-year Dealer Associate Program allows recent college graduates the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience by working alongside the best of the best in the industry. This position prepares you for a successful career, not just a job.

Dealer Associate Program

As a Dealer Associate, you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Technology and Equipment utilization and optimization: You will be working with current and future John Deere Technology and Equipment and get seat time to learn first-hand how integrated technology functions in the field. Sell, service, and support smarter equipment to help customers make better/informed decisions.


• Customer Engagement: Learn top-notch customer engagement techniques that focus on discovering customers' needs, developing solutions, and presenting data and information. By mastering these skills, you'll be able to influence customers' decisions and offer them the best return on investment possible.


• Business Operations: Engage multiple departments to fully support progressive growers who are looking for ways to increase production, efficiency, and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters/MBA, graduating this school year with an Ag related degree.


• Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.


• Willing to travel up to 50%


• Willing to relocate to any AVE-PLP location during the Dealer Associate program and for permanent position assignment.


• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record


• Intermediate proficiency using standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and Excel


• Ability to analyze data

EEO Statement

AVE-PLP, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.