Product Specialist - Application Equipment

CNH; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 86,625 - 132,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and**

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Product Specialist for Application Equipment (Sprayers) to drive the product value proposition across a regional footprint including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. You will support training events, dealer/train-the-trainer sessions, and customer engagements to boost retail sales and share objectives.

The role demands field-based work with up to 75% travel, collaboration with sales and marketing teams, and a focus on demonstrating product value to customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or an associate degree with additional three years agriculture product experience, or a high school diploma with five years experience.
• Experience in direct customer agriculture equipment sales support.
• This is a field-based position with up to 75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and provide value proposition to dealers and customers, including events and visits to achieve retail unit and share objectives for assigned products and territory.
• Serve as the marketing product expert resource for the product to sales/marketing with input to teams and drive value proposition through training sessions.
• Develop key marketing training materials for communication of product value, features and benefits to the commercial organization and dealer network.
• Manage field inventory and dealer order writing to meet retail and inventory objectives.
• Lead conversion-focused initiatives that move prospects through the buying process and increase customer engagement.

Skills

Customer agriculture equipment sales

Field travel up to 75%

Training & demonstrations

Dealer engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate with agriculture experience

High school diploma with 5 years agriculture experience

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

As the Product Specialist for Application Equipment (Sprayers), you will drive the product value proposition within the marketplace from a regional perspective while delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role supports national, regional, and local training events, key dealer and customer engagements, product issue resolution, and retail sales growth. The Product Specialist will lead conversion-focused activities that move customers from product awareness to purchase by demonstrating product value, building customer confidence, and supporting dealers in achieving retail unit and market share objectives. Candidate must be located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and provide value proposition to dealers and customer, including field days, training events, dealer meetings, and customer visits to achieve retail unit and share objectives for assigned products in the assigned territory
• Serve as the marketing product expert resource for assigned product to sales and marketing, with input to the platform, product management, and product development teams and drive the value proposition through training sessions on the assigned territories.
• Assist in development of key marketing training materials for assigned products for effective communication of product value, features and benefits to the respective commercial organization, dealer network, and other specialist's needs
• Manage field inventory of assigned products in the assigned territory through setting and achieving dealer order writing objectives, transfer for retail, and retail actions, to achieve both retail and inventory objectives.
• Champion a positive customer experience throughout the sales cycle by partnering with dealers, customers, and field sales teams to deliver exceptional product demonstrations, training events, customer visits, and follow-up activities. Lead and support conversion-focused initiatives that move prospects through the buying process, increase customer engagement, and drive retail sales performance within the assigned territory.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree; In lieu of a degree will accept an Associate's Degree with additional three years of Agricultural product experience or a high school diploma with additional five years of Agricultural product experience
• 4 or more years' of direct customer agriculture equipment sales support
• This is a field based position with requirement of up to 75% travel

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.