Plains Equipment Group is leading the way in the delivery of technology solutions to our customers. We are looking for a Precision Ag Specialist to join us at our Seward location. In this position you will be the subject matter expert for John Deere precision farming products and ensure product knowledge is mainstreamed into the business by providing employees and customers with precision ag product training, agronomic education and support and operations center support to enhance the value of John Deere technology driven products and applications.

In this position you will:

• Coordinate and facilitate the execution of John Deere Precision Ag strategy (Machine Optimization, Logistics Optimization, and Ag Decision Support) for assigned locations
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for John Deere precision farming products and ensure this product knowledge is mainstreamed into the business
• Develop content and organize and facilitate employee training / mainstreaming events for John Deere Precision Ag solutions and advanced precision farming products on an ongoing basis
• Ensure service department employees are trained to perform the troubleshooting and repair of AMS products and wiring systems and serve as an ongoing advisor to the department regarding these products
• As new technologies are introduced, lead the education, adoption and mainstreaming of these new product offerings into the business
• Engage with employees and customers to ensure the agronomic benefits of our products, methods and solutions are well understood and capitalized on
• Develop content and organize and facilitate customer training events for John Deere Precision Ag solutions and advanced precision farming products on an ongoing basis
• Align with customer’s trusted advisors on shared solutions projects and foster the growth of these third-party partnerships
• Work with customers to ensure quality machine data capture, proper machine set-up and proper delivery of third-party recommendations

Position requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with AMS Product operations and/or Precision Ag Consulting required
• Certified Crop Advisor License required, will accept applicants who are willing to obtain the license
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or Agriculture Mechanization or equivalent experience
• Proficient knowledge of database software and computer application systems
• Ability to travel to training facilities at other locations and in other states
• Insurable driving record
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations and customers
• Excellent time management skills required
• Demonstrate solid organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
• Able to identify existing/emerging customer needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Apply on line at www.plainsequipmentgroup.com, career section.


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