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Title: Strategic Account Manager - 126009
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Offsite - Remote
Organizational Group: WW Construction & Forestry
Function: Marketing and Sales (CA)
Onsite/Remote: Remote Position
Salary Range: $107,1306- $138,648
New or Existing Position: New
Candidates applying for this position must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Position is a remote, field position, ideally located in Ontario or Quebec, with the ability to obtain necessary documentation to work in both Canada and the United States
The salary range reflects the company’s base pay across Canada. Actual salary depends on factors including but not limited to location, skills, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.
As a Strategic Account Manager for John Deere Construction & Forestry working remotely from Ontario or Quebec you will:
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned customers.
• Build relationships with executive leaders, fleet managers, equipment managers, procurement teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to increase equipment sales, market share, technology adoption, and aftermarket growth.
• Influence capital equipment purchasing decisions and fleet replacement strategies.
• Lead executive business reviews and strategic customer engagements.
• Partner with dealer organizations and internal teams to deliver customer solutions and resolve issues.
• Monitor market trends, customer priorities, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate forecasts, account plans, and business development activities.
• 7 or more years of sales, account management, business development, or related experience.
• Proven success managing large, complex relationships.
• Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and executive-level decision makers.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales and growth objectives.
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Reside in an area with easy access to a major airport
• Strategic account management
• Executive relationship building
• Consultative and value-based selling
• Business and financial acumen
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Account planning and opportunity management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership
- Bilingual in English and French
- Experience in heavy construction equipment, industrial manufacturing, transportation, mining, agriculture, or other capital equipment industries.
- Knowledge of fleet management, equipment lifecycle planning, and dealer-distribution business models.
- Experience managing enterprise-level or national accounts.
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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.
As part of the total compensation package for this position, the incumbent will be provided with the requirements to carry out the duties of the position which may include but are not limited to access to company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, laptop, cell phone and protective equipment.
Skills Required
- Seven or more years of sales, account management, business development, or related experience
- Proven success managing large, complex relationships
- Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and executive-level decision makers
- Demonstrated ability to achieve sales and growth objectives
- Ability to travel up to 75%
- Residence in an area with easy access to a major airport
- Strategic account management experience
- Executive relationship-building experience
- Consultative and value-based selling skills
- Business and financial acumen
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Account planning and opportunity management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- Bilingual English and French
- Experience in heavy construction equipment, industrial manufacturing, transportation, mining, agriculture, or other capital equipment industries
- Knowledge of fleet management, equipment lifecycle planning, and dealer-distribution business models
- Experience managing enterprise-level or national accounts
John Deere Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about John Deere and has not been reviewed or approved by John Deere.
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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.
John Deere Insights
What We Do
Life can’t evolve without innovation. That’s why we’re ideating to help feed the planet, build smarter, and help our farmers and growers to sustainably optimize their land. The mission is underway, but we need the right people to continue bringing it to life. From coders to assemblers and from engineers and tech experts to marketers and field teams. All find a purpose to drive them, a culture to thrive in, and a world of opportunities.
Why Work With Us
Our company is more than just a place to work. For John Deere employees, it’s where we dream, design, and deliver machines and technology that help feed a rapidly growing world and build critical infrastructure in villages, towns and modern megacities.
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