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AgWest Commodities works with producers as their “Marketing Partner,” recognizing that while many are good at growing a crop or raising livestock, they still struggle with selling it. Expanding over the past 25 years, AgWest is proud to serve farmers and ranchers across the Midwest from 11 offices. Professionals with a high level of integrity are needed to keep up with the company’s ongoing growth. If you are a self-starting individual with the desire to help today’s ag producer, AgWest wants to meet you!
OPEN POSITIONS:Closing Date: October 15th, 2024
Responsibilities:
This position will be an active member of the Client Services team, answering a high volume of inbound calls, assisting customers and fellow employees with daily needs. The ability to multitask and a sharp eye for detail is required for this position, ensuring information is recorded accurately and efficiently.
Description of Duties:
- Work as a team answering inbound phone calls for 11 locations, answering customer questions and transferring to their AgWest advisor
- Process extensive new customer account paperwork in support of the sales team, coordinating the communication between AgWest, clearing firm and customer if necessary
- Utilize online processing software to open accounts, overseeing various forms and requirements
- Manage accounts payable requests, reviewing operational bills, tracking credit card expenses, cutting checks and other basic bookkeeping responsibilities
- Assist the Client Services team in various projects including internal database management, mailings and event preparation
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-year college degree or applicable experience
- Excellent customer communication skills
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Extremely detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Knowledge of the agriculture industry helpful but not required
What You’ll Experience:
- Be part of a passionate company focused on putting the farmer first
- Team-based environment with regular Client Services meetings to maintain open communication
- Build long-term relationships with customers, as represented by the company’s 90% average retention rate in the RPM program
- Privately-owned business with Christian and family values
- High-integrity firm
Benefits:
- Performance-based pay incentives
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- FLEX Plan available for dependent/childcare
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing immediately
- Paid holidays
Full-time, in-person position with pay based on experience.
To Apply:
Send Application, Cover Letter & Resume To:
Or By Mail:
AgWest Commodities
PO Box 1098
Holdrege, NE 68949
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:
As a Broker/Cash Advisor you will actively seek out new customers while servicing your growing book of clients. You will spend time educating producers on the variety of marketing tools available including futures, options, and cash contracts. Helping your customers assess price risk, you will partner with them to create a customized marketing plan and execute that plan on their behalf. By providing the discipline and execution needed for a successful plan, you will help producers manage the emotions that come with selling the commodities they have worked so hard to produce.
As an Associate Broker/Cash Advisor you will support the AgWest team in their responsibilities maintaining client relationships, in addition to the opportunity for growth if desired in seeking out and managing your own book. Daily responsibilities will include keeping marketing plans up-to-date, talking with customers on the phone about their current market position changes and other office support.
What You’ll Experience:
- Be part of a passionate company focused on putting the farmer first
- Team-based sales environment with a dedication to helping new Broker/Cash Advisors succeed
- You will be a part of our Emerging Broker Group where you’ll receive mentorship from experienced advisors with one-on-one training, group Zoom calls and in-person workshops
- Build long-term relationships with customers, becoming a vital part of their operation as represented by the company’s 90% average retention rate in the RPM program
- Serving as an active partner in your customers’ operations you will provide market-related updates via phone and regular on-farm visits
- Privately-owned business with Christian and family values
- High-integrity firm
Basic Qualifications: (required)
- Minimum of 2 years proven sales experience within a team structure (Not required for an associate)
- Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
- Must be internally motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to obtain a Series 3 License for commodity brokers within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications: (desired)
- Agriculture industry knowledge and experience
- Understanding of commodity markets including local cash markets, contracts, and their correlation to futures prices in the process of managing risk
Benefits:
- Performance-based pay incentives
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- FLEX Plan available for dependent care
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing immediately
- Paid holidays
To Apply:
Send Application, Cover Letter & Resume To:
Or By Mail:
AgWest Commodities
PO Box 1098
Holdrege, NE 68949
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you!
