Product Specialist (Recycling & Forestry)

RDO Equipment Co; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Dayton, MN seeks a Product Specialist for Vermeer to drive customer success and grow market share. You will be a trusted advisor on Vermeer equipment, collaborating with customers and sales teams to deliver value-added solutions and strengthen relationships.

The role focuses on technical product knowledge, sales strategy, and proactive customer engagement across the region to maximize impact and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Independent work ethic with ability to manage territory priorities.
• Understanding of local market conditions and customer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills and ability to use internal systems.
• Dedication to safety, teamwork, and positive representation.
• Valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Relationship development: Build strong industry relationships and monitor market activity.
• Product demonstrations: Schedule and deliver demos and technical presentations.
• Delivery & Training: Coordinate machine deliveries and provide on-site training.
• Customer follow-up: Maintain ongoing communication for satisfaction and long-term success.
• Cross-team collaboration: Coordinate with store leadership, sales, and manufacturing partners.
• Opportunity identification: Refer leads for parts, service, and sales.
• Training support: Provide ongoing product training to customers and internal staff.

Skills

Independent Work Ethic

Market Knowledge

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency

Professionalism

Work Authorization

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,

What's In It For You:

• $65000 - $90000 + / year
• Competitive compensation to reflect your experience, leadership, and industry expertise.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.
• A company that lives by its core values: they're not just words on a wall - they're how we work, grow, and lead.

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.

What You Will Need:

• Independent Work Ethic: Ability to work autonomously while managing responsibilities and territory priorities.
• 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:

• New facility: Dayton has new, large service bays and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Diverse product offerings: Manufacturer partners include John Deere, Topcon, Vermeer and Wirtgen.
• Varied customer base: Work with customers across product lines and industries.
• Live on the cutting edge: Dayton has a service shop dedicated to construction technology.

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