Dealer Strategy Manager

Who We Are Integrity. Quality. Humanity. Commitment. 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. At 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: Dealer Strategy Manager Primary Location:   Australia  Job Grade: 9 Hiring Manager : Ethne Lemar   The Opportunity

Be part of a team that builds high performing and sustainable dealers across Australia and New Zealand. As a Dealer Strategy Manager, Brisbane you will partner with dealers to lift operational results, strengthen financial health, and drive strategic alignment to John Deere’s strategy. You’ll accelerate implementation of capabilities—spanning across service, parts, sales and technology - so dealers can deliver world class customer solutions. Location:                    Australia Travel:                         Up to 50% across Australia & New Zealand (Regular                                             dealer visits required) Role Objectives: Monitor and analyse dealer financial, market, and operational performance, providing strategic recommendations to improve profitability, growth, and business sustainability.  Partner with dealer leadership teams to develop and execute business strategies that align with short and long-term objectives.  Drive the acceleration of capability implementation, helping dealers prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.  Lead and support organisational change by influencing the adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working across dealer networks.  Develop tailored business plans and improvement strategies for assigned channel partners and monitor execution against agreed objectives.  Act as a trusted advisor and coach to dealer principals and senior leaders, building capability and strengthening leadership effectiveness.  Monitor performance and risk through robust governance practices, ensuring dealer standards and business expectations are consistently achieved.  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex business challenges and deliver best-in-class customer and business outcomes.  About You

You are a strategic and commercially minded professional with a passion for improving business performance and building organisational capability. You enjoy working with leaders to solve complex problems, drive business transformation, and turn data-driven insights into practical actions.  You are confident influencing senior stakeholders, thrive in ambiguity, and bring a proactive, consultative approach to helping organisations navigate change and achieve sustainable growth.  What Skills You Need

Proven experience in dealer operations, multi-site retail or service networks, business consulting, channel development, or a related field.  Strong strategic business acumen with the ability to understand broader market dynamics and translate strategy into execution.  Advanced financial and operational acumen, including the ability to interpret P&L statements, balance sheets, aftermarket performance, and sales