Territory Product Specialist - Central Region

CLAAS • Field, NE

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About The Position

The Territory Product Specialist partners with the assigned CLAAS Sales Division to support sales growth and new customer acquisition by sharing technical and feature knowledge of CLAAS products. The role provides product training and promotes the CLAAS brand among dealer organizations, customers, and CLAAS employees. It compares CLAAS equipment with competitors’ products and demonstrates equipment while supporting a specified region and multiple product lines within the company’s Product Department.

The position includes extensive domestic and occasional international travel by car and air. During harvest, travel is expected to be 80–100%. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history and a passport are required. The ideal location is Iowa or Minnesota, and applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• Experience operating agricultural equipment and precision farming systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Passport.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Agricultural background.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Region Team to engage assigned dealer partners in achieving regional goals through new customer acquisition and retention.
• Schedule and coordinate dealer calls, demonstrations, customer visits, farm shows, open houses, and training sessions with the Region Team.
• Help dealer partners assess end-user operational and technical needs and recommend suitable products, including precision farming technology.
• Communicate and demonstrate technical and feature knowledge of CLAAS products and precision farming products, including GPS steering, mapping, and telematics.
• Conduct product training and demonstrations for dealer partners, the Region Team, customers, and qualified sales leads, and support new CLAAS customer start-ups.
• Assist with customer clinics and training as required.
• Set up and demonstrate CLAAS equipment and submit demo reports and records in CLAAS’ CRM tool, such as Salesforce.
• Evaluate CLAAS and competitive equipment in the field and develop feature and pricing comparisons.
• Support Product Management by creating product materials, including training materials, F/B materials, and comparisons.
• Work with the COA Sales Organization to recommend feature improvements that support product sales.
• Lead and participate in internal and external training programs.
• Provide technical promotion and support at farm shows and group presentations.
• Support Product Management with new product evaluations and testing, including pre-series machinery, as needed.

Benefits

• Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Competitive dental plans
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Retirement Readiness Program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Resources Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health
• Wellness Programs, including weight loss, diabetes management, and high blood pressure management
• Legal and Financial Services
• Fun and safe environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed