Territory Customer Support Manager

Location

Kansas | United States

Job description

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Kansas  - Fort Wayne, IN  
Function: Customer & Product Support
Title: Territory Customer Support Manager - 105864
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Territory Customer Support Manager  for JD Olathe located in Fort Wayne, IN , you will:

• Resolve product and performance issues with channel partners and customers while communicating with factories on appropriate issues and solutions. 
• Manage efforts to develop channel partners product support capabilities through: Service ADVISOR, Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC), technician training, tools, facilities, additional technician capacity, and warranty administration to improve customer satisfaction. 
• Manage efforts to develop channel partners Dealer Capability Expectations: Internal Knowledge Center, Training, Proactive Machine Monitoring, and Customer Contact Center. 
• Use the John Deere Experience surveys to help identify opportunities for improvement and to help resolve dealer and customer concerns.
• Administer product support policies, processes, Product Improvement Programs (PIP) and resolve reimbursement issues.
• Provide marketing support for customer and dealer optimization events and demonstrations. 
• Partner with the legal department to help resolve customer and dealer issues as necessary. 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years of customer support, marketing, or sales experience with customer interaction regarding products, parts or service. 
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically , up to 75%.
• Microsoft Office Tools knowledge (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).

What Makes You Stand Out

• 2 or more years of experience with regular customer contact, knowledge of dealer / distribution network processes, and broad product knowledge.
• 2 or more years of practical experience with John Deere machinery and equipment.
• 2 or more years of factory experience with design, engineering, or manufacturing with focused product-specific knowledge and dealer / customer interaction.
• 2 or more years of experience with negotiation and conflict resolution processes.
• 2 or more years of experience with product, marketing, or sales training for internal or external John Deere employees
• 1 or more years of experience with John Deere Connected Support strategy including development of programs and services offered to Dealers and / or End Use Customers. 
• 1 or more years of experience external to John Deere with similar industries and disciplines. 

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Management, Engineering, Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Marketing, or equivalent discipline. 

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 and performance bonuses
• 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

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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.

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Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
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