Product Specialist (Recycling and Forestry)

RDO Equipment Co.; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Core values culture

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Product Specialist for Vermeer to advise customers, support sales teams, and drive value-added solutions across the region. You’ll be the trusted technical and market resource, delivering demonstrations and training while identifying new opportunities to expand market share.

The role emphasizes strong relationship-building, territory knowledge, and a hands-on approach to delivering customer success in a dynamic dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Vermeer equipment or heavy machinery a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously across a territory and with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Development: Build strong industry relationships and maintain real-time awareness of market activity and opportunities.
• Product Demonstrations: Schedule and conduct product demos and technical presentations to showcase equipment capabilities.
• Delivery & Training: Coordinate machine deliveries and provide onsite operation and maintenance training for customers.
• Customer Follow-Up: Maintain ongoing communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term success with equipment.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Communicate with store leadership, sales teams, and manufacturing partners on product, technical, and commercial topics.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify additional parts, service, and sales opportunities and refer leads to appropriate teams.
• Training Support: Provide ongoing product training to customers and internal team members.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

Skills

Relationship building

Product demos

Deliveries & training

Customer follow-up

Cross-team collaboration

Opportunity spotting

Training support

Job description

Join RDO Equipment Co. as a Product Specialist for Vermeer, where your expertise will help drive customer success and business growth across the region. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor on Vermeer equipment, working closely with customers and sales teams to deliver value-added solutions, strengthen relationships, and maximize market share. If you enjoy combining technical product knowledge with sales strategy and customer engagement, we invite you to apply today!

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for a Limited Time Only!

Terms and Conditions Apply

What’s In It For You

• $70304 - $90000 + / year
• Competitive compensation to reflect your experience, leadership, and industry expertise.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

RDO Equipment Co.'s Vermeer division provides a variety of Vermeer products, parts and services to customers around the U.S. RDO’s has eight Vermeer-exclusive stores, creating a network, which stretches from California to Minnesota. Are you ready to join a team that works closely with arborists, landscaping companies, contractors, forestry companies, municipalities and other customers who value a knowledgeable Vermeer partner?

What You Will Do

• Relationship Development: Build strong industry relationships and maintain real-time awareness of market activity and opportunities.
• Product Demonstrations: Schedule and conduct product demos and technical presentations to showcase equipment capabilities.
• Delivery & Training: Coordinate machine deliveries and provide onsite operation and maintenance training for customers.
• Customer Follow-Up: Maintain ongoing communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term success with equipment.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Communicate with store leadership, sales teams, and manufacturing partners on product, technical, and commercial topics.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify additional parts, service, and sales opportunities and refer leads to appropriate teams.
• Training Support: Provide ongoing product training to customers and internal team members.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need

• Independent Work Ethic: Ability to work autonomously while managing responsibilities and territory priorities.
• CDL license: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• Market Knowledge: Understanding of local market conditions and customer applications.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and influence decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid computer skills and ability to utilize internal systems for tracking and reporting.
• Professionalism: Dedication to safety, teamwork, and representing RDO Equipment Co. in a positive manner.
• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Diverse dealership: One of the largest and most diverse stores in the RDO network.
• Large customer base: Riverside has a wide customer base spanning the region.