Product Specialist - Graduate Program

Your role on our team:

The CLAAS North American Graduate Program is a 12-24 month professional development plan in our Product department. Participants will combine practical work experience with special development opportunities in North America and abroad.  During the program, Product Graduates will become familiar with CLAAS products, dealer networks, customers, headquarter functions and business practices.  Concurrently, participants will perform duties essential to the product marketing functions such as product field demonstrations and product feature promotion.  Successful completion of the North American Graduate Program is preparedness for a professional role as a Product Specialist in North America.

• Becomes familiar with CLAAS products, dealer networks, customers, headquarter functions and business practices.
• Works with dealers and customer prospects to ensure demos, product training, product launch activities.
• Completes European development assignment of 1-6 months.
• Completes 1-2 month assignment in various functions at NA headquarters.
• Assists in set up and demonstration of CLAAS equipment.
• Partners with the sales organization to support product sales and dealer development.
• Participates in internal and external training programs.
• Participates in and/or lead dealer customer events such as workshops, farm shows, etc.

Note:  This position includes extensive domestic and international travel by auto and air (during harvest, expect 80-100%); valid driver’s license & passport is required.
 

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Systems, Ag Mech., Agricultural Technology, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Entry level, 0-3 years’ experience.
• Farm background preferred.
• Excellent communication, customer service and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, present alternatives and negotiate solutions.
• High degree of versatility.

Full-time Benefits Package Include:

• Premium free health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;
• 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 & Financial Services;
• Fun & Safe Environment