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BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

Supports the Compact Utility Tractor (CUT) Product Team (0 -75hp). Promote and support all aspects of assigned product line.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:  This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines:

• Create and maintain product information within product support materials, including monthly updating of competitive comparisons and price comparisons
• Gather and analyze industry and competitive sales information from internal (S4) and external databases (EDA etc) to make recommendations on sales, inventory management and marketing strategies
• Create and maintain Price Books, product guides, brochures, etc.
• Provide information and training to dealers and sales personnel, highlighting features and competitive advantages of new and existing products within assigned product line to increase product knowledge and sales
• Support product positioning for advertising/website promotional with and sales material and ensure product message is communicated properly
• Product launch support including creating product bulletins, website support, marketing campaigns
• Support the development and delivery of Product presentations at Sales Pro, Product Launch Rehearsals and Connect.
• Act as a voice of the customer lead by surveying customers and dealers for product requirements and market trends. Work with KBT International Sales Teams and Divisions to prepare routes and Survey schedules.
• Participate in local and national trade shows to promote the sale of Kubota CUT products.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Marketing, or other related fields.
• 1 to 3 years related experience.
• Proficiency using PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and SAP with the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages
• Possession of or ability to obtain a driver’s license.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:

• Must be able to think strategically and make proposals in a logical way to generate business
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to safely operate assigned products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to develop effective internal and external working relationships
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to achieve assigned goals
• Proficiency using SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good public speaking skills      

TRAVEL:  25%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and field environments: The position will require walking, standing and sitting at a computer.

 Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.