Precision Ag Specialist - Johnson

American Implement is seeking a
Precision Ag Specialist
for our dealerships in Johnson and Syracuse Kansas.

This position will be based out of our Johnson dealership.

A Precision Ag Specialist is a unique role that helps the customer connect with service and sales relating to precision agriculture to assist them in becoming more informed and efficient in their operations.

POSITION SUMMARY:
American Implement is seeking an excited, motivated and informed individual for our Precision Ag Specialist role in Johnson and Syracuse. To be successful in this role, one must keep up with the agricultural industry in general, specifically John Deere’s product line-up as well as collaborating third party companies and connect these products and tools to the current and new customer base. The Precision Ag Specialist will serve as the champion at the location regarding all things Precision Ag: sales calls, support, set-up, demonstrations, clinics, etc.

COMPENSATION:
Base salary of $50-65,000/year DOE
Plus Performance-Based Incentive
Company Vehicle
Cell Phone Allowance
BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday & Parental Leave
401(k) plus match
Employer-paid Health Insurance for employee
Optional Dependent Health Insurance
Employer-paid Life + AD&D Insurance for employee
Optional Voluntary Life + AD&D Insurance for employee & dependents
Employer-paid Short-term Disability
Optional Dental & Vision
Optional MASA Medical Transport Solutions
Optional AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Credit Union
And more...
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote retail sales, provide technical support of solutions enabled by John Deere precision farming products and other aligned technology.
Develop and deliver training for precision ag products for a broad spectrum of applications, including seeding, spraying, tillage and harvesting systems to both internal dealer employees and customers.
Manage AMS demo inventory and coordinate customer on-farm demonstrations of guidance and documentation products.
Provide “Follow-up After the Sale” for all AMS components.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree in an agricultural-related major or equivalent experience
Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Self-starter and an independent worker
Computer knowledge and skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead. Must be able to regularly lift up to 75 lbs. without assistance and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Position also requires grasping with both hands, pushing and pulling, working around moving machinery, driving a vehicle, extensive hours on a computer, hearing normal tones, speaking, and seeing. Must be able to load and unload trailer with equipment safely in various types of weather.

American Implement reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.%20577348% %%{{category}}%%