Who We Are
Integrity. Quality. Commitment and Innovation.
These are our values and not only what we stand by but what we stand for. We believe in empowering people. We create and deliver solutions. We give back to community. We think differently and we do it better. Our innovative spirit has driven us to continually evolve and deliver solutions to our dealers and our community and made us a business that our people are proud of and proud to work for.
Waratah NZ Limited (a John Deere Company) has proudly served the global forestry industry for more than 50 years, pioneering mechanized harvesting with first-class products of distinct quality, durability, and reliability paired with unparalleled customer support.
With John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.
Title: Waratah Sales & Marketing Specialist
Primary Location Australia Victoria
Job Grade: 6
Hiring Manager: Jules Larsen
The Opportunity
As our Waratah Sales and Marketing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and developing equipment pricing to achieve business unit sales and financial objectives. Your responsibilities include ensuring dealers and sales agents can provide their customers with fully configurable equipment configurators, sales quotes showing accurate, competitive pricing, and all applicable current incentives. Additionally, you will develop attachment factory forecasting, budgeting, and attachment orders to ensure accuracy and optimal inventory according to factory lead times and logistics scheduling. You will also develop and execute advertising communication strategies to meet production systems communication objectives and manage marketing collateral and media execution with external agencies to ensure the brand, products, and services are communicated effectively and consistently to increase customer engagement.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Develop and manage equipment pricing proposals and configurators.
- Coordinate production systems pricing, workflow, and processes.
- Forecast sales and manage inventory.
- Ensure accuracy in sales quotes and customer orders.
- Oversee factory orders, logistics, and inventory management.
- Analyze market and competitive pricing information.
- Implement marketing programs and advertising strategies.
- Manage advertising budgets and campaign metrics.
- Align advertising with corporate marketing programs.
- Set advertising strategy for corporate events.
The Skills You Will Need To Be Successful
- Financial Acumen: Ability to understand financial data and make strategic decisions.
- Effective Communication: Clear and persuasive communication with excellent presentation abilities.
- Strategic Sales and Project Leadership: Leading sales strategies and projects effectively to achieve goals.
- Technical Proficiency: Understanding of equipment pricing, configurators, and inventory management.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market and competitive pricing information.
- Advertising and Campaign Management: Experience in managing advertising budgets and campaign metrics.
- Relationship Management: Ability to maintain relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
- Creativity in New Business Strategy: Innovative thinking to develop new business approaches and strategies.
- Marketing Expertise: Developing and implementing effective marketing strategies.
- Organizational Skills: Coordinating production systems pricing, workflow, and processes.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Learning Agility
- Courage
- Resilience
- Vision
Why Join Us
At Waratah, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.
We are a Global company that truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits which include a competitive remuneration package, flexible working, social activities, health and safety programs and ongoing training and development opportunities along with other Benefits like-
- Friendly and inclusive company culture where wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront of everything we do.
- A mature outlook on flexible work arrangements which allows you to truly balance work and life.
- Professional Development (Higher Education, Training & Memberships)
- 14.5% Super if you choose to go with John Deere Mercer Super Plan
- Paid Parental leave - 16 Weeks for new parents
- Annual Leave loading
- Purchase Leave & Paid Community Leave
- A fully maintained tool of trade vehicle for use in accordance with the Company Car Policy
Applications for this position will close at COB **11th April 2025**.
Note: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.
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.
John Deere believes in the power of diversity in the workforce and we and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
John Deere Australia is proud to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia Ltd as an Inclusive Employer for three consecutive years: 2021- 2024
John Deere is proud to collaborate with WORK180- an international jobs network that connects smart businesses with talented women.
