Development Specialist

Development Specialist

Company Overview 

Precision Planting is a leading provider of agriculture technologies for farmers who Believe in Better™ with a focus on creating solutions for current agronomic issues and providing practical educational resources. Precision Planting products upgrade the performance of farmers’ existing agricultural equipment. Our global company is represented by a network of more than 600 dealerships and offers technologies to farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers worldwide. Our team at Precision Planting continues to grow without sacrificing our valued company culture. We are proud of the hardworking, creative, and passionate people that symbolize our brand. We continue to grow our product lineup through their high integrity, high performance, and collaboration. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you. 

About the Job: 

The development specialist role is a first step into the Precision Planting organization. At its core, our organization is about professional and personal growth through education. This role is designed for an individual who wants to invest in themselves to grow and develop in the Ag Tech industry by getting front-line experience with growers and dealers, side-by-side learning with our product experts and product developers and engaging in professional development to build a strong foundation for career growth. This is a short-term opportunity that could lead to full-time employment with Precision Planting. 

Responsibilities: 

• Field calls from growers and dealers on technical support questions during office hours and an after-hours rotation. These calls will include support requests for such things as installation, in-field operation, and in-field break-downs. 

• Respond to inquiries and call-back requests placed on the online ticket system during office hours and an after-hours rotation. 

• Make on-site service calls when an issue has progressed past the abilities of the local dealer and remote support is no longer an acceptable option. 

• Communicate issues and future needs to the R&D team for current and future products. 

• In collaboration with R&D, being actively involved with the go-to-market process for some of our new products to ensure a successful product launch. 

• Create and deliver on projects focused on customer experience, process improvement, and training effectiveness. 

• Generate and edit content for technical publications, including operator and installation manuals, technical and service bulletins, knowledge base articles, and product instructions. 

• Lead breakout sessions of both introductory and advanced-level dealer training. 

• Lead breakout sessions during Precision Planting conferences. 

• Set up, tear down, and staffing of show booths at various regional and national trade shows. 

• Rebuild and maintain equipment and displays for trade shows, testing, training, etc. This includes the installation of all products. 

• Assist and occasionally present at Precision Technology Institution events. 

• Compile, analyze, and report on test plots and field data to assist in product marketing and research. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

• Effective communicator (both written and verbal) 

• Experience in presenting to groups. 

• Creative problem-solving to overcome obstacles. 

• Professional approach and interpersonal skills. 

• Willingness to develop and grow. 

• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge. 

• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing priorities. 

AGCO is an equal opportunity employer.