Hog Sales Manager

Glenwood, MN

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

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.

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