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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._ **_Primary Location:_** _United States (US) - Illinois - Moline_ **_Function:_** _Marketing and Sales (CA)_ **_Title:_** _Instructor, Forestry Training - 115314_ **_Onsite/Remote:_** _Onsite Position_ **Your Responsibilities** As an **Instructor, Forestry Training** for **Marketing/Sales** located in **Moline, Illinois** , you will: + Deliver instructor-led training sessions to John Deere dealers, internal employees, and customers, focusing on Forestry products and solutions. + Design and develop innovative, efficient learning materials to enhance dealership and customer engagement and knowledge retention. + Create technical bulletins, competitive product comparisons, and comprehensive training documentation to support product understanding and field performance. + Provide support for trade shows, collaborate with Product Marketing Managers and the Forestry Sales team, and assist the training center team as needed **VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position** **What Skills You Need** + Expert-level understanding and instructional capability in hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and CAN systems + Adaptive teaching style with the ability to tailor learning techniques to suit diverse audiences + In-depth knowledge of customer applications involving TimberMatic Mapping technology and its integration into forestry operations + Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, paired with excellent technical writing abilities + Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision + Ability to travel up to 50% based on business needs **What Makes You Stand Out** + Solid understanding of the John Deere dealer channel, including its structure and operational dynamics + Extensive knowledge of forestry products, customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape + Hands-on technical experience with hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and CAN systems, supporting both instruction and troubleshooting + Practical experience operating forestry equipment, enhancing instructional credibility and real-world relevance + Familiarity with the ADDIE instructional design model, including adult learning theory, curriculum development, needs assessments, and effective presentation techniques **Education** Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: + Bachelor's degree in Technical, Engineering, Construction management, Marketing discipline and/or equivalent 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 and performance bonuses + 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 $76,860.00 - $115,284.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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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