Description
Are you looking for a career and challenges that are EXTRAORDINARY? You’ve found the right place!
Groupe JLD-Laguë is one of the largest John Deere dealerships in Eastern Canada, with 19 locations across Quebec and Ontario. Recognized as a leader in sales and service, we pride ourselves on excellence.
Building warm, friendly, and genuine relationships with customers and colleagues in a welcoming work environment will be part of YOUR day-to-day. Exciting challenges will allow you to leverage your expertise, knowledge, and skills to find innovative solutions for OUR customers. You’ll also receive training on the biggest name in the agricultural, commercial, and residential equipment industry—JOHN DEERE! You’ll be proud to contribute to essential work and to something bigger than yourself.
The Product Specialist is the field pro who makes all the difference. They are at the center of demonstrations, start-up, and optimization of equipment (including tractors) and Precision Ag solutions. They are the one who turns technology into real value for the customer.
Their mission? Deliver memorable demonstrations, streamline commissioning, and ensure a flawless customer experience - with an approach 100% focused on value, ROI, and performance.
This key role has a direct impact on commercial success and customer satisfaction. It’s the ideal job for someone who loves technology, being in the field, and seeing concrete results from their work.
REGION: St-Bruno, St-Gervais, St-Georges, Sherbrooke, Coaticook
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Field demonstrations & sales support (primary mission)
- Plan, organize, and execute demonstrations across the territory (logistics, preparation, coordination with sales teams and customers).
- Deliver demonstrations using a “value / ROI / performance” approach, both technical and decision-oriented.
- Document results, findings, and recommendations; produce demonstration reports; ensure post-demo follow-up with sales teams; and present demonstration reports to customers.
- Ensure startup and optimization of equipment (including tractors): configuration, adjustments, setup, and best operating practices.
- Perform required calibrations/settings to maximize performance and operational quality.
- Implement checklists and standards (SOPs) to stabilize execution quality and reduce variability.
- Train customers (operators, supervisors) on optimal use of equipment and Precision Ag solutions.
- Train internal teams as needed to align messaging, standards, and the customer experience.
- Lead presentations to groups (customers, events, internal teams).
Information management & governance
- Document all activities and requests using internal tools.
- Maintain rigorous traceability of demos, follow-ups, and deliverables.
- Contribute to continuous improvement (standardization, documentation, structured field feedback).
- Provide technical support on machinery and agricultural equipment (features, technology, agronomy) to sales representatives and customers.
- Perform any other related tasks as requested by the manager.
QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED EXPERIENCE):
- Experience: 2 to 5 years (technology or sales) with an understanding of the agricultural sector.
- Skills: agronomy (intermediate to strong), IT/networking (intermediate to strong), data (intermediate to strong).
- Education: College diploma or DEP in sales (or equivalent relevant qualification).
- Languages: French and English.
- Available to work a flexible schedule and travel to branches and customer sites.
- Excellent planning, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset and ability to identify the needs of new or prospective customers.
- Qualities: dynamic, professional, autonomous, self-motivated, results-driven, and able to present to groups.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Equipment provided: company vehicle, cellphone, laptop. Personal tools required.
- Group insurance after 3 months of employment for your peace of mind.
- RRSP with employer contributions, so you can build your future while benefiting from company support, after 3 months of service.
- Workwear provided, so you’re always ready to take on the day in optimal conditions.
- Access to virtual healthcare, fully covered by the company, allowing you to consult a healthcare professional quickly and easily.
- An Employee and Family Assistance Program, covering all aspects of overall health, providing you with support whenever you need it.
- Exclusive discounts for you and your family, making your purchases more affordable!
- Ongoing and comprehensive training provided in Precision Ag, as well as on the equipment you will be demonstrating.
Join our team of over 550 employees and build your EXTRAORDINARY career—with us!
