Product Specialist (Recycling & Forestry)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Product Specialist for Vermeer to drive customer success and expand market share in the region.

You will advise customers, collaborate with sales, and deliver value-added solutions across recycling and forestry applications. The role focuses on product demonstrations, training, and ongoing relationship management with arborists, contractors, and municipalities, while leveraging internal systems for tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Independent worker with territory ownership and proactive communication.
• In-depth knowledge of Vermeer equipment and market needs.
• Awareness of local market conditions and customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Build strong industry relationships and monitor market activity.
• Schedule and conduct product demos and technical presentations.
• Coordinate deliveries and provide onsite training for customers.

Skills

Relationship development

Product demonstrations

Delivery & training

Customer follow-up

Cross-team collaboration

Opportunity identification

Training support

Independent work ethic

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Professionalism

Valid work authorization

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Product Specialist (Recycling & Forestry)

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!

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. 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 & 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.
• 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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