Marketing Manager jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

General Summary of PositionThe 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.

General Summary of Who We Are and What We Do : 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 farmers’ level of success.We help agricultural producers secure revenue.

We do that through commodity risk management that is tailored to each farmer’s individual operation and risk tolerance.Hurley & Associates offers employees a competitive benefits package with two health plan options, dental, vision, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Savings Plan, EAP, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesUphold and exemplify Hurley & Associates mission statement to our clients and industry advocates.

Provide disciplined and comprehensive marketing and risk management services to hog producers to enable clients to realize economic stabilityProtect and perform within Hurley’s policies and guidelines.

Understanding thefutures market operations, controls, policies and procedures.Build & maintain solid business relationships / partnerships by developing trust and confidence with clients.

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 leadersProspect 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : CompetenciesManagementand Local ComplianceFutures market operations and rationalepreferredUnderstanding of farm operations, finances, and valuesKnowledge oftools to assist in managing producer riskpreferredCustomer service, satisfaction, and retention skillsExcellent salesmanship, communication, and time management skillsSales andMarketingNetworking within the hog and grain industryto develop industry advocatesPresentation skills for public speaking and training programsAbility to inspirepeople to take actionPeople SkillsExcellent interpersonal skillsDemonstrate relationship building capabilitiesConfidentiality RequirementHas access to confidential information and therefore, required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Educational and Experience RequirementsHigh 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, preferredLicensing or Certification RequirementsSeries 3 license for commodity brokers required within designated time after hire.

Physical RequirementsMay be required to work more than 40 hours per week.Willing to travel overnight occasionally throughout the year.

Comments : Duties and responsibilities of the position may change according to the needs of the company.Hurley & Associates, Inc.

is anequal opportunityemployer. All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Last updated : 2024-04-04