Precision Golf Specialist Intern

Stotz Equipment•Montclair, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stotz Equipment is a full-service John Deere dealership with 25 locations across 8 western states, serving the agriculture, construction, and turf industries. Family-owned since 1947, the company is built on the values of Quality, Integrity, Loyalty, Caring, and Community, fostering a people-first culture that empowers teams to grow, collaborate, and make a real impact for customers and each other. The purpose of the company is to create a better life for families, communities, and those connected to the land. As a Precision Golf Specialist Intern, you will learn and contribute to driving technology adoption and customer success by supporting precision systems used in golf course management. This role involves building and maintaining strong customer relationships, providing training and technical support, and helping to elevate operational performance through advanced John Deere Precision Technology solutions. The position offers variety, with time spent in the field, in the service shop, and occasionally in the office, all aimed at helping customers succeed with innovative technology.

Requirements

3+ years of technical experience operating and supporting precision technology such as GIS, VRT, GPS, Spatial Analysis, and Telematics
Experience with Golf equipment and John Deere GreenStar systems
Familiarity with irrigation systems, including Sub-Drip Irrigation (SDI), irrigation scheduling, and consulting
Knowledge of fertility scheduling, agronomic practices, and consulting
Strong understanding of data collection, analysis, and precision technology integration
Demonstrated skills in managing risk, change, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a focus on customer service and relationship building
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
Must own and maintain a personal set of tools
Must have and maintain a clean driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to after-hours service needs
High School or equivalent
Some college or better in Business Administration or related field

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience as a service technician
3+ years of technical experience related to precision technology such as GIS, VRT, GPS, Spatial Analysis, and Telematics
Certified Crop Advisor accreditation
Fluent in Spanish (helpful but not required)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers to support Precision Golf technology adoption.
Make field calls to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize precision systems.
Perform software updates and ensure systems are current and functioning properly.
Train customers and internal teams on new Precision Golf equipment and software.
Plan and host customer clinics, demonstrations, and training sessions on new John Deere systems.
Coordinate and support trade shows, customer events, and group sales presentations.
Manage multiple ongoing projects while addressing daily operational needs.
Complete all work in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
Collaborate with sales, service, and parts departments to deliver integrated customer solutions.
Balance sales, service, and support activities to strengthen customer satisfaction and drive growth.