Precision Ag Specialist I

At Raven, we help farmers serve the world. This purpose guides the work and passion of our team members, who operate at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and innovation. For over 65 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to learning more so we can grow as individuals and as a team. Today, we are united by our mission to develop a better and more sustainable planet for each of us. 

Summary

This position will be based in South Australia. The Precision Ag Specialist will perform regional sales, marketing, and service functions to dealers, distributors, and end users. They will also will provide regional distributor sales support and regional targeted marketing for products offered by the company to maximize sales and distribution reach for these products.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate service and training to Raven customers.
• Ensure distributors have sufficient knowledge to market and provide field support for Raven’s products.
• Conduct, as appropriate, training sessions/demonstrations of Raven precision products for regional distributors and prospective customers.
• Work with Sales Representatives to ensure distributor support and dealer development activities are carried out as detailed in the market/territory plans.
• Work with marketing to carry out grass roots marketing campaigns established for the market/territory.
• Evaluate market/territory for account coverage and performance and develop a comprehensive distributor and dealer development plan.
• Determine key precision ag influences in the market/territory and establish relationships with these people.
• Interact with service, sales, engineering, and other Raven departments to achieve market/territory, division, and corporate goals.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on activities, opportunities, training, support, service issues, expenses, etc.
• Represent Raven at trade shows.
• Keep the company informed of competitive products, promotional matter, sales techniques, pricing and marketing activities.
• Provide significant assistance in the front end research related to new product development and introduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, agronomy, or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in sales or service of technical products or services required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess good technical and agronomic skills.
• Ability to organize time effectively to insure execution of the market/territory plan.
• Ability to communicate in clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, team members and customers.
• Problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify waste and creatively look for solutions.
• Capacity to be flexible and multitask.
• Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Travel up to 50% of time. Must be able to work variable days and hours as needed.
• International positions may require bi-lingual language skills.
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required. Refer to Raven Vehicle Operations Policy CS-13 for guidelines.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Benefits
Not all benefits are created equal, but we’ve got you covered. Raven not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k.  We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefit. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.

EEOC Statement
Raven is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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