Position:  Precision Farming Manager

Location: Corp Office-Wamego, KS

Purpose:

The Precision Farming Manager will oversee the company efforts in advancing GPS and related software technologies in KanEquip and its market area.  The PF Manager will ensure that KanEquip is positioned and recognized by its customers as a market leader and a valued consultant for agricultural technology.  It is critical that the manager have an excellent relationship with our vendors and educated on the latest products and technologies.

Job Responsibilities (ranked in significance)

• Company Values:  Ensures all company values are adhered to and promoted.  This would include leading by example, and participation in employee recognition programs.
• Equipment & Software Sales:  Achieve targeted sales goals (volume, margin, turnover), through retaining and developing existing customers, and acquiring new customers.  A primary focus is to penetrate competitive customers through selling KanEquip product and services as ‘color-agnostic’ and best in industry.
• Internal & Customer Product Support:  Recognized as the in-Region expert on PF products for KanEquip salespeople, and ‘Tier 2’ support as needed for all KanEquip customers in the region.  Support customer operational issues.  Responsible for assisting with product updates, programming, calibration, and adjustments with 2nd level support as needed.  Ensures excellent responsiveness and follow through on all support issues.
• Equipment Service:  Assist Service Departments during critical times with service and installation needs for their customers. Assist service departments with 2nd level diagnosis and repair issues as needed.  Ensures all work performed by department is chargeable or warranty reimbursed.
• Customer Relationships and Experience:  Ensure customers have a positive experience with dealing with KanEquip, that communications and follow through on commitments are best in class.
• Product Knowledge / Internal Training:  Responsible for attaining best-in-industry product knowledge and latest technologies.  Serves as the product expert for KanEquip by leading the Precision Farming Team and working with the Functional Program Managers to ensure the necessary product training for all personnel (sales, service, parts).
• PF Strategy and Planning:  Working Region Managers and Program Managers; responsible for designing, developing, and implementing strategies for Precision Farming, including optimum go-to-market and revenue recovery for support and service activities
• Retail Merchandising:  Responsible for in-store PF displays and merchandising, including display cases, equipment, literature, and promotional materials.
• Communications:  Ensures excellent communications with all salespeople and locations, including timely follow-up of questions and requests for information.
• Vendor / Partner Requirements:  Ensure all vendor requirements / dealer standards associated with the function (i.e. training) are satisfied.  Ensure relationships with the vendors are solid and any issues resolved.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Technologies highly preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in operating agricultural equipment required. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Precision Farming / GPS technologies highly preferred. 
• Previous management experience in an equipment dealership preferred.
• Solid analytical, business planning, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Expertise with computer systems and software, including MS office and internet-based applications.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, particularly in peak seasons.
• Ability to travel to company meetings and training events as needed.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver’s license, and ability to operate motor vehicle.