John Deere

Sales Development Lead (Illinois, US)

United States full-time Executive $77,628 - $116,436
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About the role

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois -
Function: Marketing and Sales (CA)
Title: Sales Development Lead - 124188
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.

Your Responsibilities

As a Sales Development Lead for John Deere World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, you will:

The Sales Development Lead is responsible for identifying, engaging, and developing new customer opportunities that are not currently being reached through existing sales channels. They create qualified opportunities in strategic growth segments through targeted outreach, customer research, stakeholder mapping, and opportunity qualification as prospects formally enter the sales funnel or receive account ownership. This role is focused on funnel development: targeting new accounts, building early customer interest, validating fit and need, and preparing opportunities for a seamless transition to the appropriate long term account owner. The role works closey with others across the demand generation team as well as with dealers, sales teams, and growth intelligence personnel.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Demonstrated success in customer-facing sales, business development, account development, or inside sales roles.

Experience conducting customer research, account planning, and opportunity qualification.

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities with disciplined follow-through.

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience working with dealer networks, channel partners, or indirect sales models.

Proven ability to prospect, qualify opportunities, and develop new business relationships.

CRM proficiency and experience using customer and market data to drive prospecting activities.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Agriculture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

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

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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