Marketing Advisor

Are you a driven sales professional passionate about helping farmers succeed? Do you thrive in building long-term relationships while providing expert market insights? Join our team as a Marketing Advisor and become an essential partner in farmers' operations by guiding them through market opportunities, risk management strategies, and customized marketing plans.

What's in It for You?

Farmer-First Mission: Join a passionate team dedicated to putting farmers first in every decision.
Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative, team-based sales structure designed to ensure your success.
Mentorship & Training: Gain one-on-one training, participate in group Zoom calls, and attend in-person workshops through our Emerging Broker Group.
Long-Term Customer Relationships: Build trust with clients, benefiting from a 90% average retention rate in our RPM program.
On-Farm Interaction: Actively engage with producers, providing market insights via phone and in-person farm visits.
Values-Driven Culture: Work for a high-integrity, privately-owned business with strong Christian and family values.

This Role Will Be Responsible For:

Actively seeking and acquiring new clients while managing an existing book of business.
Educating producers on various marketing tools, including futures, options, and cash contracts.
Helping farmers assess price risks and develop customized marketing plans tailored to their operations.
Executing marketing plans on behalf of clients with precision and discipline.
Providing consistent market-related updates and guidance to clients.
Serving as a trusted partner to farmers, ensuring their financial and operational success.

Expectations Will Include:

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with producers through proactive outreach.
Demonstrating a deep understanding of commodity markets and risk management strategies.
Effectively communicating complex market trends in a way that benefits farmers’ decision-making.
Continuously developing sales skills and industry knowledge through company-provided training.
Meeting and exceeding sales performance goals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Ensuring high ethical standards and integrity in all client interactions.

A Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following:

Required: Minimum of 2 years of proven sales experience within a team-based structure (Associate-level roles exempt from this requirement).
Strong Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently while staying driven and proactive.
Licensing: Ability to obtain a Series 3 License for commodity brokers within 6 months of hire.
Preferred: Agriculture industry experience with knowledge of commodity markets, cash markets, and risk management tools.

Compensation: Base salary + commission

Benefits:

Performance-based pay incentives.
Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
401(k) with employer contributions.
Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
Flexible spending plan available for dependent care.
Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing immediately.
Paid holidays.

Desired Location: Eastern Iowa

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on farmers’ operations while growing your career? Apply today and join a team that values integrity, relationships, and results!

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Marketing Advisor job.