The business I'm working for, John Deere Agri Services, is looking for outstanding candidates in a number of areas. Most of these positions are suited to people with 5+ years of experience. If you are interested, look at the jobs posting list at
http://www.deere.com/en_US/careers/m...eer_index.html
Most of these will be listed under Illinois-Hoffman Estates (outside of Chicago), although you will also see some in Colorado. Jobs vary as to location in some cases. If you want more "inside" info, feel free to email or PM me as well! -Beth
Our Organization
John Deere is the world’s leading producer of agriculture equipment, offering full lines of tractors, combines, seeding equipment, hay and forage equipment, cotton pickers and strippers, sprayers and cultivators, tillage tools and other implements. John Deere offers complete farming services and solutions with products sold and serviced through the industry's premier dealer network. We treat our people with respect and offer competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, such as medical and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k) and tuition assistance.
As a natural extension of Deere's successful equipment business, the John Deere Agri Services division works to provide greater value to the ag market by creating integrated solutions between John Deere's service offerings and equipment offerings.
John Deere Agri Services provides information and services; helping growers optimize yields, helping food processors and retailers offer high quality products, and helping agriculture professionals manage risk and protect their businesses up and down the value chain. From digital soil information and aerial remote imaging to predictive products, measurement, documentation, and business intelligence; John Deere Agri Services provides sophisticated new ways for producers and processors to manage risk and to grow, process, package and protect their agricultural products
Qualifications
As we focus on value creation across the agricultural supply chain, John Deere Agri Services has a tremendous growth opportunity as both a business and an employer of highly skilled and talented individuals.
The Position
As a result of this growth, we are currently looking for highly motivated, experienced professionals to join the John Deere Agri Services team. We are looking for individuals with four-year or master’s degree in an Ag-related discipline (Ag Economics, Agri Business, Ag Sciences, Agronomy) or Risk Management and 5+ years of experience in the agribusiness, precision agriculture or risk management industry.
Production Optimization — 5+ years in the agribusiness, precision agriculture and/or agronomic consulting industry. Agronomy background. Agronomic market research experience. Strong business acumen, preferably from actual business experience. Business plan development and execution. Technical product/service development process.
Project/Program Management — Experience and skills as listed above and very strong project management skills. Experience with large, complex multi-site/functional projects. Six Sigma, Process Pro and/or PMI/PMP certification.
Customer Development and Sales - 5+ years of executive-level national account management experience. Familiar with precision agriculture, crop protection and fertilizer distribution channels. Agri-business industry experience. Proven sales closing and commission selling experience.
