Great Plains Ag Product Specialist – Northwest Region

(WA, OR, ID, MT, WY)

Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a Great Plains Ag Product Specialist to serve the Northwest Region of the United States. The Product Specialist focuses on all elements of training for our dealers, equipment owners, operators and internal employees. Product Specialists are also the “go-to” employees in the field to resolve technical aspects of Great Plains Ag equipment.

This position is a field – based position reporting to the Training Manager, but also coordinating activities with Territory Managers and Region Sales Managers. 

Territory includes but is not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist Territory Managers and Dealers with training end users about proper operation and field settings of Great Plains equipment
• Key trainers / instructors for Great Plains Gold Medallion dealer sales and service training in Salina, KS
• Coordinate with Territory Managers to conduct field demonstrations
• Expert for equipment startup and field adjustments
• Conduct New Product Training for dealers and end users
• Assist dealers with troubleshooting units in the field, via phone or traveling to diagnose in person
• Direct link to the Service Dept. and Engineering for field problem fixes
• Assist dealers with Warranty issues
• Important source of “customer voice,” providing product update needs and new product requests
• Assist Product Management with competitive product comparisons
• Assist with set-up and participation in local, regional and national farm shows 
• Assist with acquisition and development of assets for marketing, training purposes
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications and physical demands

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Familiar with agricultural cropping practices for assigned area
• Willingness to learn and communicate all aspects of the field operation of all Great Plains Products
• Proficient with general hand tools – specialized tools provided as required
• Reside in their designated area of responsibility
• Ability to travel on a weekly basis in personal vehicle; reimbursement for mileage and business travel expenses provided
• Computer Skills including MS Office
• Must be a self-starter driven to accomplish the given tasks on a timely basis

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.