Region Manager - (US-MI-Detroit - 48288)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:96509188
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For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com If it’s green and growing, chances are John Deere has a hand in it. With North America's broadest line of lawn and garden tractors and commercial power equipment, John Deere is taking care of lawns and landscapes that surround our homes, beautify our parks, carpet our golf courses and stretch before our public places.   Homeowners know that having a John Deere on their lawn is having the best. Landscape professionals depend on their John Deere equipment to get the big jobs done. With a full line of lawn and garden tractors, professional mowing equipment, Gator a?? utility vehicles, all terrain vehicles, compact utility tractors and portable power equipment, John Deere's commitment to quality makes the world we live in more healthy and beautiful. In fact, when it comes to our Commercial and Consumer Equipment, the fabled John Deere green takes on a whole new meaning. View location information   to learn more about the area.   One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.   John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment is seeking a Region Manager to be responsible for achieving the 100 Series lawn tractor marketing/sales goals in a specific geographic area.  In this position, you will:   Manage relationships between channel partners, Dealers, and John Deere business units. Be responsible for sales metrics, aftermarket metrics to include Pre-Delivery Inspection, warranty registration and follow up after the sale, along with market share goals. Counsel channel partners (mass retail stores & Dealers) on products, marketing, financial and/or management-related matters to include asset management, including all 100 series tractors, parts, attachments, and Easytrack (Ztrack) mower. Monitor channel partner performance and take corrective action when results do not meet expectations. Manage the contractual relationship, serve as a liaison and resolve issues between the channel partners and the Company. Communicate market opportunities and competitive intelligence to the Division. Notify Company of new competitive products or incentives that hit the marketplace. Communicate with other divisions/departments to maintain a good working relationship between channel partners and the company to maximize enterprise objectives. Deliver training to channel partners. Education Bachelor's degree in a Business or Marketing discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent work experience.   Required Skills and Experience This position will be located in the Detroit, Michigan area. Knowledge of dealers and other marketing channels. Strong understanding of dealer business practices. Experience in a marketing and/or sales position with responsibilities related to channel management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations. Experience delivering training to a large group.  Willing to travel daily within assigned region and stay overnight when necessary (approximately 30% of the time).  Desired Skills and Experience Field experience with regular customer contact, knowledge of dealer/distribution network, limited geographic area of responsibility, and broad product knowledge.  This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. Equal Opportunity Employer.