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There is NO closing date on this position.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Futures market operations and rationale preferred
- Understanding of farm operations, finances, and values
- Knowledge of tools to assist in managing producer risk preferred
- Customer service, satisfaction, and retention skills
- Excellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skills
- Networking within the hog and grain industry to develop industry advocates
- Presentation skills for public speaking and training programs
- Ability to inspire people to take action
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate relationship building capabilities
- High School diploma with 3-5 years experience in farm agriculture business or...
- Associates or technical school degree with 2-4 years experience in agriculture or...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 1-2 years related experience, preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Hog Marketing Consultant for this progressive Ag Marketing company with locations in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. The Hog Marketing Consultant provides top notch disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to area producers to enable clients to realize economic stability and profitability. This is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. This business is unique, in that they have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a farmers’ level of success. They help agricultural producers secure revenue and commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance.

- Provide disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to hog producers to enable clients to realize economic stability.
- Protect and perform within company policies and guidelines. Understanding the futures market operations, controls, policies and procedures.
- Build & maintain solid business relationships/partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients.
- Develop and implement marketing plans within overall company philosophy for hog clients, taking into consideration their comfort zones in working with various tools.
- Stay current on hog and grain market knowledge and government programs relevant to marketing needs and goals.
- As an objective third party, assist in defining issues, problems, and opportunities faced by clients. Makes recommendations, as appropriate, for each client.
- Network with hog industry, business and community leaders.
- Prospect for new clients while maintaining and growing current client base.
- Identify and provide for the educational needs of clients, prospects, and advocates including maintaining a presence at hog industry events.

Confidentiality Requirement
- Has access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Licensing or Certification Requirements
- Series 3 license for commodity brokers required within designated time after hire.

BENEFITS:

Health/Life/Disability/Dental/Vision Insurance, EAP/Short & Long Term Disability, Health Saving Account, 401k Retirement

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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