QUALIFICATIONS:

- BA/BS in Accounting/Finance required
- 5-7 years accounting experience required
- Experience in grower or farm accounting preferred
- Must demonstrate of superior PC skills, Excel in particular
- JD Edwards, Sage or other ERP experience is a must
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills is a must
- Excellent project management skills along with multi-tasking and organizational skills are needed
- Effective Teamwork and works effectively across functional and multiple areas at one time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri Placement is looking for an Accounting Manager which would be located in Central Area of Washington. Your duties would consist of, but not be limited to management of all capital projects spending and tracking, initiating and gain approval of all new purchase orders while at the same time daily monitoring of stack inventory reporting which includes ticket entries for movement of products that are inbound, outbound, and in storage. You will also work closely with vender accounts payable and on timely basis keep accurate coding in place. Ensure compliance and adherence with GAAP as well as internal policies and procedures in completeness and accuracy of all general ledger accounting. You will also prepare or review statutory filings to all local, state, and federal agencies in a timely and accurate manner. Please contact us for complete job description and more affirmative location. Salary will be determined by experience, stability, and references.

UPDATE: 2/13/2019

QUALIFICATIONS:

Did you:
- Grow up on a Farm or around Agriculture
- Earn or pursue an Agronomy or Ag-related degree

Are you:
- Knowledgeable of row crop inputs, irrigated cropping systems and Precision Ag
- Knowledgeable of crop insurance and its benefits
- A relationship-builder
- Honest with high integrity
- Self-directed
- Excited by opportunities to grow an existing Ag business

Do you:
- Connect well with a younger Ag grower profile
- Treat customers with highest respect
- Know how to build a solid customer base
- Enjoy prospecting for new business

Have you:
- Worked for several years in Ag sales
- Had good experience presenting/selling/closing sales in 1-on-1 OR group settings

Would you:
- Enjoy working/living in a small, rural Midwestern community
- Enjoy good public/private schools in the area
- Enjoy a positive quality of life that is community-focused
- Have interest to possibly buy into a solid Ag business after representing them for a few years

Perhaps you've been working for a larger Ag organization in Ag sales and are now looking for a smaller, more family-friendly organization offering flexibility and an opportunity to have a true voice in defining the direction of the business.

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Established and Diversified Ag Organization looking to add a Proven Ag Salesperson to their Team. In this role, you will work face-to-face with Nebraska Ag growers and Ag-related organizations to:

• Offer Technical Agronomic Recommendations and Solutions
• Present/Sell a diverse offering of Agronomy products, Crop Insurance, Aerial Imagery and Precision Ag services and systems
• Share excellent Sales & Marketing knowledge/understanding with business owners and existing Sales Team
• Identify New Business Development Opportunities in the field to communicate to business owners

UPDATE: 12/21/2018

***EMPLOYER WILL BE INTERVIEWING FOR THIS POSITION IN EARLY 2019***

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Agronomy or other 4-year Ag-Related degree preferred
- Proven Ag Retail Leadership including Experience Managing P&L's
- Solid Experience Selling and Teaching others to Sell Ag Chemicals, Fertilizer and Seed to Midwestern Ag Growers
- Ability to Run a Profitable Agronomy Business like It Is Your Very Own
- Exceptional Work References a MUST
- Cooperative Agronomy Retail Management Experience beneficial
- Personal Ties to Eastern Nebraska strongly preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Dynamic Ag Retail Leader looking to bring Profitability and Solid Ag Grower Relationships to an Ag Retailer located in Eastern Nebraska. Primary responsibilities in this role to include:

- Training / Motivating Agronomy Sales Personnel in Strong Crop Protection, Seed and Micronutrient Sales
- Overseeing Facility as well as Office and Warehouse Personnel
- Maintenance/Upkeep of the Facility

Ideal individual will be Performance-Driven, Business-Minded and of Highest Integrity. Exceptional Work-Related References will be required.

Base Salary To $110,000, Possibly Higher, Plus Profitability Bonus. All Benefits are Negotiable.

THIS IS A HIGHLY LUCRATIVE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY OUTSIDE OF THE AG COOPERATIVE SYSTEM.

Supervisory/Leadership Role: The CSO provides leadership and strategic direction to the business’s overall sales program, inclusive of securing new dealers/customers, expanding opportunities within the current dealer/customer base through advertising initiatives, and delivering new product offerings. The CSO leads and manages all activities within the sales department. In this leadership position, the CSO sets departmental KPIs and evaluates the effectiveness of the sales initiatives, making appropriate changes that encourage achievement of overall sales and business targets. As an executive partner, the CSO plays a major role in leading, designing, and implementing the business’s development activities and corporate branding in order to increase revenue and gross profit. The CSO also takes initiative to mentor key personnel in the sales department, ensuring their constant professional growth, and assisting them in the execution of their duties where necessary.

Strategy: The CSO plays a major strategic role in spearheading the sales department’s strategy development initiatives, ensuring that they remain consistent with the business’s overall strategy. The CSO also has a responsibility to increase sales revenue through the design and implementation of appropriate strategies for the each of the business’s verticals, sales channels, and services. In this capacity, the CSO designs, implements, and manages the business’s sales process, ranging from relationship development and contract finalization. The CSO’s strategic role is executed with a view of selling the business’s full range of products/services in order to achieve the business’s revenue targets.

Analytics: The CSO is tasked with an analytical role to conduct business analyses, performance analyses, competitive analyses etc. In this position he/she also tracks and reviews actual sales results, weighing them against the set targets and business KPIs in order to determine the effectiveness of sales initiatives and implement necessary changes and solutions. The CSO places measures in place across the sales department for the purpose of forecasting and monitoring sales performance and business compliance. The CSO articulates the results of the analyses in reports, presentations, and recommendations to the Executive team. He/She synthesizes the same kind of reports for financial feasibility studies that he/she conducts in order to determine sales growth and revenue targets for the sales department.

Knowledge and Opportunity: The CSO is additionally charged with maintaining a stable knowledge base of the business’s industry, competitors, and regulatory activity. He conducts regular research, keeps up with trends and best practices, which give the business a competitive edge, and keep the business at par with some of the biggest players in the market. In this capacity, the CSO is also responsible for the implementation of new and well-researched sales initiatives, strategies, and solutions. The CSO further identifies top talent and contributes to the recruitment of key sales department personnel, hence, maintaining efficient and effective execution of duties within the sales department.

Relationships: The CSO takes initiative to establish relationships with key personnel within the business’s market. In this capacity, he/she attends numerous industry events and conferences, establishing and maintaining long term relationships with key dealers/customers, potential dealers/customers, and key strategic partners. The CSO is also responsible for negotiating sales and business development transactions inclusive of licenses, transaction agreements, subscription agreements, and partnerships.

Other Duties: The CSO also performs other duties, as deemed necessary for the smooth performance of his/her duties or duties as delegated by the Company.

• Bachelors Degree in Agri-Business or a related field
  
• 10+ years Experience Merchandising/Trading (Food Processing Industry Experience Preferred)
• Experience managing commodity risk positions.
• Experience with commodity markets, freight markets and recognizing market opportunities
• Positive Attitude and the ability to motivate others.
• Proven ability to internal (staff members) and external (client/customer) relationships
• Must be highly motivated and well organized, able to think and act independently to meet company objectives.

• Develop relationship with vendors to source quality key ingredients/materials and distributed goods.
• Develop expertise in the market and business of specific assigned commodity(ies) including all related trade policy regulations.
• Work with Vendors to to purchase raw materials within the guidelines provided by senior managers.
• Assist in the management of contracts, positions, volumes and contract assignments.
• Assist in tasks related to price discovery and pricing practices.
• Provide assistance with measuring, reporting, and auditing ownership and risk positions related to assigned commodities.
• Work closely with others to efficiently coordinate logistics for routing assigned commodities to and through company distribution channels.
• Help achieve category objectives for volume and margin on distributed products.
• Achieve targeted competitive cost and budgeted costs for assigned commodities.
• Travel to vendors and industry functions related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Work with senior managers to source stressed product for use in animal food.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business/Finance, or Engineering & CPA, CMA or public accounting experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with at least 3 years in a business partnering role w/ experience in agribusiness, but preferably farming
- Must be highly analytical with ability to link financials to performing drivers, generation alternatives, and drive change
- Need excellent numerical and Excel skills
- Need to be comfortable financial systems, and business support tools
- Strong communication with ability to build relationships and influence people across all levels of organization and external business partners
- Self-starter, enthusiastic hands-on and can-do mentality
- Fluent in English is a must, other languages will be considered as a plus
- International Experience is considered as a plus
- Experience with Sage X3 and Cognos BI and Controller
- Willing to travel 20% of the time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is looking for a Business Controller that will be a business partner to our Farm Director and Executive Committee of our vertically integrated farming operations to this Global Organization. You will be part of the finance team that will provide analytical support by monitoring performance and identifying areas of drive further optimization, business improvements and capture value. This role requires a solid cost accounting background and will support management to perform effective financial planning and analysis. You will also manage risk and transform disparate data into meaningful information that generates value to the business. Looking for an individual that will provide enthusiastic hands-on and can-do attitude, who enjoys supporting the development of new types of analysis by challenging the status quo and offering new ideas. Please contact us for complete job description and more affirmative location. Salary will be determined by experience, stability, and references.

• 3+ Years experience in Dehydrator / Mill Operation, Prefer at least 2 years of Supervisory experience
• Ability to work at high elevation
• Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through speaking and writing
• Excellent customer service, public relations, and telephone etiquette skills
• Ability to walk, crawl, climb, and stand in typical industrial conditions indoors and outdoors.
• Independent self-starter; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• High attention to detail
• Logical / Analytical Math skills to include: Percentages, Fractions, Some Algebra
• Computer Proficiency with MS-Office suite of tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Internet
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus!

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the dehydrator and mill
• Supervise scale house operations
• Manage inbound and outbound ingredient condition, inventory and measurements; reconcile daily computer inventories
• Manage and Maintain proper record keeping of bills of lading and receiving documents
• Oversee proper plant maintenance
• Assure the plant meets operational objectives and reporting
• Make regular reports of all feed mill activity to company management
• Manage and review employee performance, conduct employee meetings and training, and work with Human Resources on all employee issues as appropriate
• Ensure all operations are compliant with State and Federal Safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Perform operations duties in the absence of trained employees and as necessary for training or to maintain proficiency
• Perform other tasks as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Tech school education and/or recent Mechanic experience
- Experience working on Diesel Vehicles and/or Equipment
- Ability to diagnose and perform repairs to equipment
- Prepare shop work orders and track efficiency
- Great customer service and communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-Placement is looking for a Service Technician/Mechanic that has Diesel experience as the go to person in this thriving shop in central Nebraska. Pay will be a base pay + % of billable shop time which will be based on experience. If you are efficient in managing your time, enjoy a fast paced environment, like a diverse and changing work, and get paid what you're worth, this employer would like to talk to you.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience of 5-7 years required.
- Experience in sales preferably with a dealer network.
- Background in agriculture equipment, dairy chemicals or dairy supplies preferred
- 50% travel required


Job Description:

To accomplish this, a district manager must:

• Develop a comprehensive annual territory sales plan in alignment with the objectives of the Company, maximizing the Company’s product and service offering within their territory;
• Meet or exceed sales targets.
• Develop individual dealer plans on how to grow the business.
• Upgrade poor performing dealers to meet the sales and business objectives;
• Participate and support Company training activities;
• Develop a professional relationship with key local industry influentials;
• Conduct all business and personal affairs in a professional and ethical way.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience of 5-7 years required.
- Experience in sales preferably with a dealer network.
- Background in agriculture equipment, dairy chemicals or dairy supplies preferred
- 50% travel required


Job Description:

To accomplish this, a district manager must:

• Develop a comprehensive annual territory sales plan in alignment with the objectives of the Company, maximizing the Company’s product and service offering within their territory;
• Meet or exceed sales targets.
• Develop individual dealer plans on how to grow the business.
• Upgrade poor performing dealers to meet the sales and business objectives;
• Participate and support Company training activities;
• Develop a professional relationship with key local industry influentials;
• Conduct all business and personal affairs in a professional and ethical way.

• A minimum of 3 years’ direct sales experience. Ideal candidate will have experience related to agricultural equipment and supplies
• High School diploma, prefer at least 2 years of college
• General knowledge of agriculture and farming practices
• Valid Driver's License and clear driving record
• Proficient computer skills: Windows, MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc, and adaptability on company’s computer system
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibilities and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively to customers and supervisors
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate effectively in writing reports and emails
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures and strong relationship building skills
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. Ability to lift, carry and load 50 lbs. minimum weight requirements
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Organized – Processing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Self Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative

• Out of the office phone sales and traveling sales (approved by supervisor)
• Maintain regular business hours and be accessible during the day
• Weekend DEALER Shows and National Sponsorship Shows
• Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, and transportation
• Recommend products to customers’ needs and interests
• Quoting large projects with Senior Management and communicating deliveries customers.
• Deliver product to customer when necessary
• Providing ongoing support to existing customers and consult with clients after sales
• Problem solving and good sound business decision making
• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, taking direction of Senior Management.
• Monitor market conditions and competitors’ products prices, and sales
• Achieve weekly and monthly goals, perform administrative duties, such as filling out daily call reports, keeping sales records, filing expense account reports
• Represent Company with the high standard of performance, conduct, and professionalism
• Outside territory sales will consist of frequent travel with occasional overnight stays.

Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. Degree
- 5 years’ work experience
- Series 3 Certification (obtainable upon hire)

Knowledge & Skills
- Crop and livestock production processes
- Grain pricing and contracting procedures
- Agricultural economy and industry trends
- Verbal and written communication
- Preparing budgets, proposals, agreements, reports and email communications
- Self-motivation, organization, planning, and time management

A focused and motivated consultant will have a high degree of time and travel flexibility. Having an agricultural background is preferred. Relocation is not required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Mechanically apt with minimum of 2 years experience / knowledge of electrical components either in center pivot irrigation systems, heavy equipment, Ag equipment, construction or military equipment
- Desire to work year-round outdoors with overtime hours
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to use service-related technology and basic computer functions
- Willingness to travel within territory
- Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record
- Must have a positive attitude with attention to detail with desire to provide quality customer service
- Ability to pass background check

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking an Irrigation Technician for a Central Oklahoma Irrigation dealership that provides sales, service, parts and installation of center pivots to their Ag customers. Ideal candidate will have a mechanical background with good, hands-on knowledge of electrical components used in either center pivot irrigation systems, heavy or construction equipment, Ag equipment or military equipment. This Technician will provide quality customer service while utilizing their mechanical abilities to service, repair, re-condition and assemble new or used irrigation or Ag equipment in the field. Duties to include:

- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and conducting mechanical repairs on center pivot, linear and corner irrigation systems using test equipment and tools to determine root cause.
- Working directly with Ag growers on-site to communicate repairs made, to share available products and services to meet their needs and to provide technical instruction for operation of equipment
- Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, diagrams and operations manuals
- Participating in company training and meetings
- Completing service reports, inventory of parts and maintaining customer records

Salary level will be based on experience, anywhere from $18-25 per hour. Pay can be hourly, annual salary, commissions or combination of all. Employer currently has Technicians making $60K to $80K+. A Senior-Level Technician can earn $100K+.

• College degree, preferably in an agriculturally based field of study (Animal Science, Nutrition, Physiology);
• 2 years of large account management is ideal
• 5 years of field sales experience in related industry is ideal
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive self-starter with flexibility to travel (valid driver's license required) and the ability to effectively problem-solve
• Customer service skills and strong communication skills
• Good organization, time management skills, team focused and results driven
• Competent in computer knowledge – MS office and proficiency in Excel

• Strengthening and supporting customer relationships and business development opportunities
• Collaborating with the sales team to achieve sales targets for both private label and branded products
• Work closely with senior leaders to develop and execute sales strategy for new customers and product distributors including the development of a plan to drive sales results with assigned accounts
• Proactively analyze sales performance of assigned territory and accounts
• Maintain proactive and regular contact with customers and alliances
• Provide feedback and market intelligence to sales team and organization managers through regular communication and utilizing systems provided.
• Field support for customers via on farm visits, follow-up and troubleshooting support
• Attend and provide support at industry trade shows and conferences

***EMPLOYER LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY***

Job Qualifications:

- At minimum, High School diploma or GED required
- Ag background a MUST
- Solid knowledge of farm equipment, farm parts and supplies used in an Agricultural setting
- Knowledge of material handling products as well as safety products beneficial
- Self-directed and performance-driven personality
- Ability to manage time and personal schedule well with organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependable and service-oriented with focus on customers with the ability to develop and maintain long-lasting relationships

Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Established Midwestern Ag Employer seeking a Territory Sales Representative to the entire State of Illinois as well as Southern Wisconsin calling primarily on Ag equipment dealers to sell their product line. This is an established territory. Some overnight travel is involved, possibly 2-3 nights per week. Ideal candidate will be performance-driven and have a strong customer service focus.

Employer advises the following individuals could be a good fit for their opening:
- An individual with a strong Ag Sales background in Farm-Related Supplies
- An individual with Industrial Sales experience
- An individual with Hardware Sales experience
- An individual coming from a Small Town/Farm Background with a Sales personality
- A "People Person" who has worked on a Farm and has an eagerness to learn
- Possibly, a Past Business Owner of a Small Town Business

This is a draw from commission position with a beginning base salary of $45,000 with ability to move up to $50,000 after first year with standard performance review. Employer offers a very good benefits package to include mileage/travel expenses paid, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401(k) and flexible spending account.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in either grain or cattle is plus, but will train right person
- CDL, DOT physical is required
- Options to work short haul or long haul
- Reliable, dependable, and responsible

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for qualified drivers for a central Nebraska trucking company with openings due to expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for a long-term position. This company needs drivers who are dependable and hard working. Operation runs better than average equipment. Position is flexible to work with your personal time in terms of nights out vs. nights home. Position is based in a nice community to raise a family just a few miles from larger city or can live in several nearby communities that all have good schools and opportunities for a spouse to find work. Pay is determined by a formula based on what is hauled and distance in combination with mileage and percent commission of the load. Income is determined by experience, load, and distance. Looking for drivers, teams, and owner operators.