Account Manager - Clinton, IA

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Job Title: Account Manager - Clinton, IA
Location: Clinton, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Sales/Retail
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Account Manager - Clinton, IA

ADM Ag Services & Oilseeds

This is a full time, exempt position.

Position Summary

As an Account Manager, you will help ADM grain origination develop long-term producer relationships to secure supply chains critical to sustainably feed the world's growing population. In addition, you will be responsible for farm direct grain origination to ADM assets, strategy, and growth of your territory. The Account Manager will have account ownership of up to 500 core customers and prospects in a specified geographic territory. Sales and origination efforts for their territory will be done both outside and inside of the office.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for growing and maintaining relationships with transactional and traditional producer accounts
Earn the right to buy grain from producers in your territory. Volume expectation of 4-8M bushels
Develop a working knowledge of the customer's operation as it relates to grain marketing and logistics. This may include how local markets might provide selling opportunities, and how tailored risk management solutions might meet specific marketing goals for the producer
Identify cross-selling opportunities within ADM's portfolio to benefit the producer
Execute and support regional Regen Ag programs which may include data management and technology adoption
Develop market opinion to help inform producer of market opportunities
Network to attain positive, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions including climate smart and fertilizer teams
Engage with accounting and administrative staff to ensure timely and accurate accounting and contract management
Communicate effectively competitive advantages and vulnerabilities to further the development and success of ADM to key internal stakeholders
Learn and support local and regional business objectives
Operate as a Peer Leader to reach overall regional producer origination objectives

Who We're Looking For:

Preferred

1 to 3 years' experience
Ability to evaluate and manage risk with producer accounts
Understand how to lead and conduct professional sales/origination calls with customers and prospects
Self-starter who will communicate opportunities for the business to improve internally and externally
Collaborate with local colleagues to provide insight and support strategic goals
Commitment to territory planning and efficient execution
Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and a solution focused mindset are necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Dedication to utilize technology applications that are critical to sales and origination activities
Early adopter of new technology/programs and ability to lead and influence other target users
Basic understanding of grain markets, grain contracting alternatives, production agriculture and the application of those to the producer
Eager to learn

Minimum

Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or agriculture
Ability to function effectively, both independently and with a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organization
Expert organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook and Teams

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 05/06/25