Podolinsky Equipment is a John Deere & Arctic Cat dealer that has been servicing the community for over 50 years. We are seeking an individual to join our growing Integrated Solutions department as an Agronomic Solutions Manager. This individual will lead the integrated solutions development and implementation for the organization including the execution of John Deere Precision Ag strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinates the execution of the dealership s John Deere Precision Ag strategy (Machine Optimization, Logistics Optimization, and Ag Decision Support)
Assists in developing key services to support job optimization related to crop production cycles and to promote positive impact on yield.
Provides leadership across the organization for precision farming products
Promotes understanding across the dealership of the latest production systems, regulations, production data layers and key attributes, etc.
Partners with service, parts, and sales management in the development and execution of services and solutions to identify and address customer needs
Works with customers to ensure quality machine data capture, set-up and delivery of agronomic recommendations
Serves as subject matter expert/liaison with other customer trusted advisors such as ag service providers, crop insurance agents, agronomists, etc that are working to execute jobs with John Deere equipment and technology.
Manages the adoption of new technology and product offerings
Provides solution-based business consulting services to customers
Ensures that stocking/inventory requirements for solutions enablement are met and act as a liaison with inventory managers as needed.
Develops and contributes integrated solutions elements of the dealership strategy, marketing, and employee and customer training plans.
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in an agriculture-related role
Certified Crop Advisor Certification preferred
Ability to operate with a solutions approach and identify existing/emerging customer needs
Ability to think strategically
Demonstrates leadership, organizational, management, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to meet customer needs
Diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture Business or equivalent is preferred