Sales Department Intern

21st Century Equipment • Scottsbluff, NE

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About The Position

This position is for someone who is a self-motivated, "hands-on" individual with a passion for agriculture and the desire to be involved in the agriculture industry. This individual will be working with and learning from senior members of the Sales team. The core activities of a Sales internship include, but are not limited to: Work with the Remarketing Group to learn how to analyze used equipment and establish book values. Learn how to complete the used equipment appraisal process. Complete video marketing projects on all targeted used equipment identified from the sales leads. Load videos, updated photos, and product descriptions for machines into MachineFinder. Initiate sales leads with customers and complete sales process on Compact Utility Tractors (CUTs) and lawn mowers as required. Utilizing product incentives and John Deere Financial options. Travel with specific Sales Professionals to observe customer interactions, appraisals, demonstrations, JDQuote process. Deliver a new/used machine (combine/hay equipment) to a customer along with the Sales Professional. Develop basic understanding of ISG products. Learn about the Operations Center, Stellar Support, JDLink, and Harvest Mobile. Be able to operate AutoTrac and navigate the 4600 displays.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or related field from an accredited University or Community College
• Experience with equipment operation and farming practices
• Excellent computer and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with structured approach to planning, organization and time management.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial, and goal oriented.
• Willingness to learn quickly from multiple sources
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Extensive hours on a computer
• Frequent overnight travel
• Easily accessible to customers on a 24/7 basis during peak use season
• Comfortable in a large-group training environments
• Able to perform in outdoor conditions as seen in production agriculture

Responsibilities

• Gain expertise in how to maximize the value of equipment to the dealership and to the end-use customers.
• Gain expertise in data analytics to provide a summary of opportunities for customers to improve their operation
• Assist with customer demonstration and training activities.
• Assist with displaying equipment professionally at the retail stores.
• Gain knowledge of industry trends and where the competition stands against John Deere Products.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed