Product Specialist

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work.

RIGHT NOW.

##### John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location:

United States (US)

• Maine

•

Portland Function:

Marketing and Sales (CA)

Title:

Product Specialist

• 119230

Onsite/Remote:

Remote Position This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change. ## Your Responsibilities As a Product Specialist based near Portland, Mexico, or Bangor, ME, you will:

• Leads initiatives on specific products to provide expert development, delivery and resolution to product support and marketing activities
• Develop product strategy, processes and programs to meet requirements for channel partners, end user customers and company personnel
• Provide market feedback to product development (activities may apply to operational, technical, parts or sales aspects of the products)
• Develop others through coaching, mentoring and may provide supervision, work direction and conduct performance appraisals VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position. ## What Skills You Need
• Strong technical background in heavy equipment repair
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and computer-controlled systems, as well as be able to program and calibrate computer-controlled operating and measuring systems
• Experience with forestry cut-to-length machinery and applications
• Ability and willngnes to travel up to 75% within assigned territory ## What Makes You Standout
• Having a background as a forestry heavy equipment technician, particularly with Waratah product experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with customers and equipment dealers ## Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technology would be preferred What You'll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment.

Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay $77,628.00
• $116,436.

00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL Must be 18 years of age or older to apply The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.