Product Specialist (Vacuum Excavation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Product Specialist for Vermeer in the Burnsville, MN area. You will be a trusted advisor to customers and sales teams, delivering value-added solutions and helping to maximize market share.

You will conduct product demos, coordinate deliveries, and provide on-site operation training while building strong industry relationships and driving customer success. A leadership mindset and market knowledge are essential to thrive here.

Qualifications

• Independent work ethic and territory management capability.
• Understanding of local market conditions and customer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence decisions.
• Solid computer skills and ability to use internal systems for tracking.
• Dedication to safety, teamwork, and representing the company professionally.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build strong industry relationships and monitor market activity.
• Schedule and conduct product demos and technical presentations.
• Coordinate machine deliveries and provide onsite operation training.
• Maintain ongoing customer communication to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with store leadership, sales teams and partners on topics.
• Identify additional parts, service and sales opportunities.
• Provide ongoing product training to customers and team members.
• Refer leads to appropriate teams as needed.

Skills

Independent work ethic

Market knowledge

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Professionalism

Valid work authorization

Tools

Internal systems

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

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 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.
• 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

• Advancement opportunities: Burnsville is located in the heart of RDO’s footprint, giving you opportunities to move throughout our company.
• Culture built around people: Regular off-site outings and team member appreciation meals.