Hog Sales Manager at Hurley & Associates

Glenwood, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agricultural Sales, Business Development, Risk Management, Networking, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Futures Market Operations, Livestock Sector Knowledge, Strategic Planning, Relationship Building

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

About the Role The Hog Sales Lead is responsible for the networking, business development and strategy required to grow the Hurley Hog Program. This individual will serve as a lead in promoting the business but also distributing leads and coaching teammates. Ultimately this person is responsible for the overall functioning and growth of the Hurley Hog Program. Who We Are Hurley & Associates is an Agri-Marketing company with Christian and family values. Our business is unique, in that we have the opportunity to make a positive difference in a producers’ level of success. We help agricultural producers secure revenue. We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each producer’s individual operation and risk tolerance. What We Offer We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including: * Comprehensive health insurance plan * Dental and Vision coverage * Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance * Health Savings Account (HSA) * 401(k) savings plan with company match * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Long Term Disability Coverage Key Responsibilities * Uphold and exemplify Hurley & Associates mission statement to our clients, industry advocates and consultants * Set direction to expand our presence in the hog industry * Proactively network within the hog industry to promote growth of the program and identify new opportunities * Develop and execute an intentional plan focused on serving more hog producers * Provide disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to a small group of clients in addition to other responsibilities * Build and maintain strong relationships with hog clients, prospects and industry advocates * Mentor, supervise, train, and coach employees within designated team * Identify and meet the educational needs of employees, clients, and advocates on a regular basis * Identify needs and gaps for the Hurley Hog Program to improve our level of service delivered * May be involved in signing up key hog clients Scope of Responsibility and Decision Making * Involved with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for the hog team * Assume responsibility and accountability for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the hog team Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Management and Local Compliance * Futures market operations and rationale preferred * Understanding of hog operations, finances, and values * Managing, supervising, mentoring, coaching, delegating skills Sales and Marketing * Proven experience in agricultural sales, preferably in livestock sector * Model excellent customer service and an entrepreneurial spirit * Networking within the hog and/or grain industries to develop advocates * Presentation skills for public speaking and training programs * Ability to inspire people to take action People Skills * Excellent interpersonal skills * Demonstrated relationship building capabilities Confidentiality Requirement * Has access to confidential information and, therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement Educational and Experience Requirements * Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in the hog industry preferred Licensing or Certification Requirements * Series 3 license required within designated time after hire Physical Requirements * May be required to work more than 40 hours per week * Willing to travel overnight occasionally throughout the year Equal Opportunity Employer Hurley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities

Lead the growth and strategy of the Hurley Hog Program through networking, business development, and client acquisition. Supervise and coach team members while providing risk management services to a select group of hog producers.