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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline, IL
Function: Product and Process Mgmt (CA)
Title: Product Consultant - Large Earthmoving Products (Excavators) - 124738
Onsite/Remote:Remote Position
This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.
As a Product Consultant specializing in Large Earthmoving Products (Excavators) for John Deere Construction & Forestry, you will support customers and dealers throughout the United States. In this remote position, candidates should reside near Moline, IL, Dubuque, IA, or the surrounding areas.
This high-impact role puts you at the center of John Deere’s next generation of excavators—shaping products with real-world customer insight, accelerating technology adoption, and driving sales growth on one of the industry’s highest-volume platforms. The Product consultant role is responsible for accelerating sales by providing product, application, and customer value expertise. You will work directly with engineers, dealer sales teams, Territory Sales Managers (TSMs), and customers to help identify needs, deliver differentiated products, support active sales pursuits, and clearly communicate the value John Deere solutions bring to jobsite operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on jobsites, understands production demands, enjoys travel, and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. In this role, you will:
- Evaluate the performance of pre-production excavators, support pilot customers in validating equipment in real-world applications, and provide ongoing input to development teams.
- Drive large earthmoving equipment sales by partnering with dealer sales teams and TSMs to deliver deep product expertise, spotlight competitive differentiation, and translate real-world application insights into compelling customer value.
- Engage customers on their jobsites to understand production requirements, uncover operational challenges, and recommend the John Deere equipment and solutions that deliver the greatest customer value.
- Support customer demonstrations, dealer events, and field engagements that prove John Deere’s value in real-world applications, accelerate purchase decisions, and build lasting customer confidence.
- Deliver advanced sales training for John Deere field personnel and John Deere dealers equipping them to serve as trusted advisors who understand customer needs, recommend the right solutions, communicate differentiated value, and accelerate sales growth.
- Influence future products and services by translating customer needs, jobsite challenges, and application insights into actionable input for lifecycle, design, and manufacturing teams.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- Strong knowledge of construction equipment applications, jobsite production requirements, and the factors that influence equipment selection and customer value
- Hands-on equipment operating experience with the ability to assess machine performance and application fit in real-world jobsite conditions
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage directly with customers, dealers, and TSMs
- A sales-minded, customer-focused approach, with experience qualifying opportunities and positioning differentiated solutions
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%
- Background in education, training, or instruction
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent relevant work experience
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$93,324.00 - $139,980.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of construction equipment applications, jobsite production requirements, equipment selection, and customer value
- Hands-on equipment operating experience and ability to assess machine performance and application fit in real-world jobsites
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with customers, dealers, and territory sales managers
- Sales-minded, customer-focused approach with experience qualifying opportunities and positioning differentiated solutions
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%
- Background in education, training, or instruction
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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