Product Specialist-Hay & Forage Graduate Program

Your role on our team:

The CLAAS North American Graduate Program is a 12–24-month professional development plan within our Product Department. Participants will combine practical work experience with specialized development opportunities in North America and abroad.  Throughout the program, Product Graduates will become familiar with CLAAS products, dealer networks, customers, headquarter functions, and general 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 provides preparedness for a professional role as a Product Specialist in North America (NA).

•    Becomes familiar with CLAAS products, dealer networks, customers, headquarter functions, and general business practices.
•    Works closely with dealers and customer prospects to ensure demos, product training, product launch activities, etc. are handled with professionalism and thoroughness.
•    Completes focused development assignments, in various functions, at the NA headquarters as well as other CLAAS global locations.  
•    Assists in set up and demonstrations of CLAAS equipment as assigned.
•    Partners with the sales organization to support product sales and dealer development.
•    Participates in internal and external training programs. Training will take place in North America as well as international locations.
•    Participates in and/or leads dealer customer events such as workshops, farm shows, etc.

Note:  This position includes extensive domestic and international travel by auto and air (expect 80-100% during harvest); valid driver’s license with a continually satisfactory driving record and passport are 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, not required.
•    Excellent communication, customer service, and leadership skills.
•    Ability to analyze problems, present alternatives and negotiate solutions.
•    High degree of versatility.
•    Desire and ability to travel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Internationally.
•    Valid Driver’s License, ability to obtain CDL if required to do so.
•    Proven high initiative and problem-solving competence.
•    Exceptional time and self-management skills, organizational qualities.
•    Second language, particularly German, is a plus, not required.
•    Must be able to meet deadlines and handle a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail.

Full-time Benefits Package Include:

• Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;
• Competitive rate dental plans;
• 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