Sales Department Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Sales Department Intern

REPORTS TO: Regional Sales Manager and Remarketing Manager

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Production Ag Account Managers, Remarketing Team, Location Service Managers.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is for someone who is a self-motivated, “hands-on” individual with a passion for agriculture and the desire to be involved in the agriculture industry. This individual will be working with and learning from senior members of the Sales team.

The core activities of a Sales internship include, but are not limited to:

· Work with the Remarketing Group to learn how to analyze used equipment and establish book values.

· Learn how to complete the used equipment appraisal process.

· Complete video marketing projects on all targeted used equipment identified from the sales leads. Load videos, updated photos, and product descriptions for machines into MachineFinder.

· Initiate sales leads with customers and complete sales process on Compact Utility Tractors (CUTs) and lawn mowers as required. Utilizing product incentives and John Deere Financial options.

· Travel with specific Sales Professionals to observe customer interactions, appraisals, demonstrations, JDQuote process.

· Deliver a new/used machine (combine/hay equipment) to a customer along with the Sales Professional.

· Develop basic understanding of ISG products. Learn about the Operations Center, Stellar Support, JDLink, and Harvest Mobile. Be able to operate AutoTrac and navigate the 4600 displays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Gain expertise in how to maximize the value of equipment to the dealership and to the end-use customers.

· Gain expertise in data analytics to provide a summary of opportunities for customers to improve their operation

· Assist with customer demonstration and training activities.

· Assist with displaying equipment professionally at the retail stores.

· Gain knowledge of industry trends and where the competition stands against John Deere Products.

· All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or related field from an accredited University or Community College

· Experience with equipment operation and farming practices

SPECIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Excellent computer and interpersonal skills.

· Must be able to multitask and prioritize tasks.

· Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Detail oriented with structured approach to planning, organization and time management. Innovative, entrepreneurial, and goal oriented.

· Willingness to learn quickly from multiple sources

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to lift 50lbs

· Extensive hours on a computer

· Frequent overnight travel

· Easily accessible to customers on a 24/7 basis during peak use season

· Comfortable in a large-group training environments

· Able to perform in outdoor conditions as seen in production agriculture

***THIS COMPANY 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 EMPLYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT WILL.” THE AFFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.***