At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.Title:Product Specialist - 119230Primary Location:United States (US) - Maine - PortlandOrganizational Group:WW Construction & ForestryPersonnel Area:Waratah Forest Attch-AtlantaFunction:Marketing and Sales (CA)Job Family:MarketingGJE Job Title:Product Specialist III - MarketingJob Grade:07Exemption Status:ExemptHiring Manager:Ed McDaidOnsite/Remote:Remote PositionField Location:This is a field position based out of Portland, Mexico or Bangor, Maine.Responsibilities:Leads initiatives on specific products to provide expert development, delivery and resolution to product support and marketing activitiesDevelop product strategy, processes and programs to meet requirements for channel partners, end user customers and company personnelProvide market feedback to product development (activities may apply to operational, technical, parts or sales aspects of the products)Develop others through coaching, mentoring and may provide supervision, work direction and conduct performance appraisalsVISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.Skills:Strong technical background in heavy equipment repairAbility to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and computer-controlled systems, as well as be able to program and calibrate computer-controlled operating and measuring systemsExperience with forestry cut-to-length machinery and applicationsAbility and willingness to travel up to 75% within assigned territoryStandout Attributes:Having a background as a forestry heavy equipment technician, particularly with Waratah product experienceStrong communication skills and the ability to work well with customers and equipment dealersEducation:High school diploma or GEDAssociate's degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technology would be preferredBenefits:Flexible work arrangementsHighly competitive base paySavings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings AccountAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTuition assistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locationsCharitable contribution matchEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal useVacation and Holiday Pay$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + BenefitsMust be 18 years of age or older to applyThe information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities 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.ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination NoticeThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr