Management & Professional

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Management & Professional

All positions based in Brodhead, Wisconsin, unless otherwise noted.

  • Dealer Development Specialist – The Dealer Development Specialist supports the growth of the Kuhn North America dealer network by managing CRM tools, merchandise programs, signage programs, and customer feedback. This role develops resources for distribution partners, ensures customer and machine data accuracy, and collaborates across teams to enhance both dealer and customer experiences. Responsibilities include coordination of CRM activities and campaigns, coordination of customer survey initiatives, management of the Company merchandise eStore and marketing image creation, and management of the dealer event kit and signage programs. A bachelor’s or associate degree in agri-business, marketing, communications or administration, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, CRM systems, Adobe Acrobat, internet research, and survey platforms, and experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is preferred. Knowledge of the agricultural industry is a plus. 
  • Design Engineer – The Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of components and subsystems based on customer needs, manufacturability, safety, and cost, including development and maintenance of BOMs for new and existing assemblies and products. Proficiency in CAD (Pro-E/CREO) and knowledge of steel fabrication, welding, and machining is essential. A farm background is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering and ag/industrial design engineering experience is required.
  • Electronic Systems Engineer – The Electronic Systems Engineer is responsible for design and development of innovative electronic/electrical hardware and software products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost. The Electronic Systems Engineer also serves as the primary resource for all electronic/electrical applications and as a technical resource for design engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing by participating in design reviews and providing input and review of projects as directed. A qualified candidate will possess a four-year bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, electrical, software, computer engineering, or any closely-related field and a minimum of 3 years of embedded hardware and software experience.  A farming background with knowledge of hay tools, spreaders and mixers is preferred.
  • Electronic Systems Technician – The Electronic Systems Technician will support the design and development of innovative electronic/electrical hardware and software products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost. This position also serves as a resource for all electronic/electrical applications and lab test controls, and as a technical resource for product evaluation, design engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing by participating in design reviews and providing input and review of projects. The qualified candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology Management, or a related field and experience with or an educational emphasis on electronics and control systems. A farming background with knowledge of hay tool, spreader, mixer, seeding, and spraying technologies is preferred.
  • Export Sales Manager – The Export Sales Manager is responsible for the management of all sales activities conducted outside of US and Canada for products manufactured by KUHN in the US, to optimize sales growth and support the overall Company goals. Duties include assuring that designated sales representatives are trained to effectively represent KUHN products and services internationally, influencing our international network to grow with KUHN products, managing machine inventory to protect Company assets, and assisting in the development of products and program to increase sales and customer satisfaction. A bachelor’s degree in business or marketing and/or a minimum of five years international sales management experience, including in-depth knowledge of sales operations (pricing policies, networks, terms & conditions, contracts) is preferred. Knowledge of farming/agriculture industry, including understanding of international livestock and crop production markets, and experience selling heavy industrial or agricultural equipment is required.   Knowledge and application experience of marketing and business management techniques and communications software (ex. Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Position is based at the Brodhead, WI Headquarters and requires at least 50% travel.
  • Export Sales Support Specialist – The Export Sales Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the Company’s export sales goals for products manufactured in North America by working with the Sr. Sales Planning Specialists and Kuhn Group Area Sales Managers to best support our export partner needs. This position is the key contact between the Sales Support Specialists, Logistics Manager, and our export partners. Duties include assisting with expediting export whole goods and parts shipments, preparing proforma invoices, supporting export forecasting and demand planning activities, and facilitating the twelve-month rolling forecasting activities.  A bachelor’s degree in ag business, business or international sales and/or a minimum of 3 years international sales support experience is preferred. Knowledge of farming/agriculture industry and experience selling heavy industrial or agricultural equipment is preferred.   Knowledge of business management techniques and communications software (ex. Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is preferred.
  • Field Product Specialist (Northeast US Region) – The Field Product Specialist supports product sales throughout the region through education, training, feedback, and support of the current and future products marketed by Kuhn North America in the Northeast Region. Duties include leading product training presentations to train dealership and internal personnel, assisting in product demonstration, leading new product introductions, assisting in new business identification opportunities and providing region-specific field feedback and leading customer follow-up on new products. A Bachelor’s Degree in Ag/Mechanical Engineering, Ag Engineering Technology, or Agribusiness and extensive agricultural equipment application and mechanics experience is preferred. Extensive application knowledge and experience in word processing (Word), spreadsheet applications (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), collaboration (Teams), Internet, and e-mail is required.
  • Parts Inventory Planner – The Parts Inventory Planner is responsible for the accurate planning, scheduling, and expediting of service parts to satisfy current customer demand, along with anticipated demand, by utilizing and maintaining electronic tools in addition to product/process knowledge. Responsibilities include ensuring product inventory is appropriate for all distribution channels, reviewing all system reports to determine appropriate action, initiating parts expediting activities, and determining inventory updates based on ECNs. A high school diploma or GED and experience working in an inventory control environment is required. Knowledge of and experience in the areas of customer service, inventory, and logistics is required and experience with ERP/MRP is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, and e-mail is required.
  • Product Evaluation Engineer/Technician The Product Evaluation Engineer/Technician performs various product performance evaluation and testing activities, including Kuhn/Kuhn Knight/Kuhn Krause products, competitive product benchmarking and new R&D projects. A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering or technology is required. Extensive knowledge of material spreading, mixing and hay tool technology is preferred. Knowledge and experience in the areas of farm equipment engineering, testing, mechanics/repair, electricity, hydraulics, and welding is also preferred. 50% travel required.
  • Technical Support Specialist (Hay Tools Products) – As a member of the Product Support team, this individual serves as the subject matter expert for set group of products (hay tools) and supports KNA personnel and dealers in resolving after sales service issues. Responsibilities include collaborating with other KNA departments to diagnose & resolve service and performance issues, reviewing and processing warranty claims, developing service bulletins and service instructions, along with creating and presenting training material. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in agricultural mechanics or agricultural engineering technology is preferred. The position requires knowledge and skills in the areas of customer service, mechanics/repair, electronics, and hydraulics.
  • Visual Communications Specialist – The Visual Communications Specialist leads the planning, execution, and production of high quality photo and video content to support marketing and communications initiatives. This role owns the end to end visual production process—from concept development and on site shoots through post production, asset management, and final delivery—ensuring brand standards, quality, and timelines are met. Working closely with Marketing Communications, Product Management, and internal stakeholders, the Specialist serves as a key creative and technical resource while continually advancing visual production capabilities, tools, and techniques. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in photography, videography, multimedia, or a related field is preferred. Three years of experience in photography and/or videography production is preferred. Working knowledge of tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DSLR or mirrorless camera systems is required. Basic audio recording and cleanup (microphones, voiceover integration) experience preferred.
  • Warehouse Manager – The Warehouse Manager is responsible for controlling and directing the receiving, storage and distribution of all raw, work-in-process, and finished goods material to and from the warehouses. This includes personnel and equipment initiatives to optimize safe, timely, and cost-effective product output by the Company. Duties include developing/maintaining supply chain strategies/goals, ensuring accountability for controlled inventory and finished goods shipping/warehousing and supervising shipping/warehouse employees and facilities. A bachelor’s degree in business or a related degree program and/or a minimum of five years shipping and warehouse management experience is preferred. Knowledge of farming/agriculture, experience in the heavy industrial or agricultural equipment industry, and knowledge of MS Office and computer system application in warehouse management is also preferred.
     

If you are interested in one of these employment opportunities, please send your resume to:

Jill Leitzen
Kuhn North America, Inc.
PO Box 167
Brodhead, WI 53520
Jill.Leitzen@kuhn.com
Fax: (608) 897-2135