QUALIFICATIONS:

• Did you grow up in a Farming Environment and Pursue/Earn a 4-year degree in Agronomy or other Ag discipline?
• Do you have Proven Ag Sales experience and Solid Marketing Know-How; have Proven Experience Presenting/Selling/Closing Sales in one-on-one and group settings?
• Are you Knowledgeable of Precision Ag, Crop Insurance and Irrigated Cropping Systems as well as latest Crop Protection, Seed and Crop Nutrition products and systems?
• Perhaps you’ve been Working for a Larger Ag Organization in Ag Sales and are Now Looking for a Smaller, More Family-Friendly Ag Organization Offering Flexibility and an Opportunity to Have a True Voice in Defining The Direction of the Organization?
• Do you connect well with a Younger Farmer Profile; Treat Customers with Highest Respect; know how to Build a Solid Customer Base and Enjoy Cold Calling Prospects?
• Are you a Relationship Builder; Honest with Highest Integrity; Self-Directed and Excited by Opportunities to Grow a Business?
• Would you Enjoy Living/Working in a Small Rural Community at the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills offering Good Public/Private Schools and a Positive Quality of Life that is Community-Focused?
• Would you have Interest in the Possibility of Buying into a Business you’ve been Representing for several years?

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

-BSc. degree in Agronomy or another Ag-related field

-Experience Leading a team of Agronomy Sales and Operations personnel

-Ability to oversee a facility including maintenance and repairs

-Ag chemical, Fertilizer and/or Seed Sales experience

-Crop scouting/Soil sampling experience

-Knowledge of Precision Ag and VRT very beneficial

-Good Communication and Customer Service skills, Basic Computer knowledge and strong Organizational skills

-Ability to work longer hours during the busy season

-Currently residing in or wanting to return to Northeastern Nebraska a MUST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a solid Ag Employer searching for an Agronomy Manager for a location in Northeastern Nebraska. Primary responsibilities will be oversee this Agronomy facility and personnel as well as provide agronomic expertise to the team and area Ag Growers. A major focus will be to maintain current customer business relationships and cultivate new relationships.

Ideal candidate will have a 4-year Agronomy degree, solid experience assisting Ag Growers with their crop inputs needs as well as supporting a staff of Sales Agronomists and Operations personnel. Client is seeking an ambitious individual who truly enjoys visiting with Ag Growers and mentoring Agronomy Sales and Operations personnel.

This employer will also consider an experienced Sales Agronomist looking to step up into a Manager role.

EMPLOYER IS OFFERING FLEXIBLE SALARY RANGE AND VERY GOOD BENEFITS PACKAGE. ***EMPLOYER IS LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY***

• College degree in Ag Engineering or Feed/Milling Science is a plus.
• 5+ years feed mill supervisory experience preferred. Extensive exposure to batch feed manufacturing, pelleting, and flaking operations.
• High level of detail, multi-tasking, analytical, and problem solving skills with intuition to create solutions.
• Positive, self-motivated individual with organization, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Communication skills – listen, provide feedback both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork skills – build a positive, safe work environment.
• Leadership skills – demonstrate passion for the job and build the vision for the future.
• Strong customer service commitment

• Efficiently coordinate and manage production practices to ensure efficient, quality controlled feed is produced in a safe working environment.
• Maintain Safe Feed/Safe Food procedures and certification.
• Maintain inventory balances and quality assurance.
• Test and summarize quality control data and share with senior management team.
• Interview, hire, and train employees.
• Manage employees to be effective on job and to grow professionally. Track employee accountability.
• Lead the entire team at all Colorado locations and support their growth and development.
• Develop strategic direction for growth of the Colorado Group in conjunction with overall Management Team objectives.

• 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.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Related Field
• 10 years experience in a Controller or CFO role
• Accounting experience in manufacturing industry
• Ag background in feed and grain is helpful
• Inventory management skill and experience
• Mark-to-market accounting experience is a plus
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Budget preparation and analysis
• Inventory analysis and reconciliation
• Month-end Journal Entries
• Cost accounting
• Sales Margin analysis
• Operating Expense Analysis
• Mark-to-market accounting
• Coordinate external audits as required
• Support internal management and auditors as requested
• Managing, directing, and training the accounting staff
• Other duties as assigned.

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 or chemicals is helpful.
- 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.

• 3+ Years experience in Feed Mill Operation, Prefer at least 2 years of Feed Mill 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
• Excellent Hand/Eye/Foot coordination
• 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
• Computer Proficiency with Beta Raven, Agris, Concept V, AEI, and/or eFeed a Plus

• Manufacture feed for company livestock operations
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the feed mill
• Oversee shell egg recovery operations
• Supervise scale house operations
• Manage grain and ingredient condition, inventory and measurements; reconcile daily computer inventories
• Manage and Maintain proper recordkeeping of bills of lading and receiving documents
• Oversee proper feed mill maintenance
• Assure the feed mill meets financial 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 OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Perform mill operations duties in the absence of trained employees and as necessary for training or to maintain proficiency
• Perform other tasks as necessary

UPDATE: 12/05/2018

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 4-year Ag-Related degree
- CCA preferred
- PCA preferred if residing/working in California
- Minimum 3 years Customer-Focused Fertilizer Sales-related experience
- Proven Sales Negotiation Skills with Ability to Meet and/or Exceed Sales Targets/Goals
- Solid understanding of Crop Nutrition principles and effective Fertilizer strategies including Strong Knowledge/Understanding of Specialty Fertilizers
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Effectively in a field setting with Ag growers, Certified Crop Advisors and independent Crop Consultants to analyze crop deficiencies, to make specialty fertilizer recommendations and to help manage field research trials
- Ability to Work Proactively with a Dealer/Distributor Network of customers
- Ability to Interact Positively with Extension and University personnel
- Computer Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Clean Driving Record with Ability to Travel up to 50% of your time
- Strong preference for individual already residing within the territory with established Ag relationships
- Residing in either California, Oregon or Washington

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is currently seeking an experienced Fertilizer Salesperson to cover a dealer/distributor territory within the Western area of the U.S. Ideal candidate will have a:
- 4-year Ag-related degree
- PCA license if residing/working in California
- CCA certification
- At least three years of experience working with Ag Growers, Fertilizer Manufacturers, Fertilizer Dealer/Distributors and other Agronomy personnel in the region
- A strong understanding of specialty fertilizers and alternative crop nutrition methods

The primary responsibilities for this individual will be to develop/maintain solid working relationships with fertilizer manufacturers and fertilizer dealer/distributors, as well as with key Ag growers to optimize current opportunities and to generate new opportunities for the sale and marketing of speciality fertilizer products for the company. This is a home-based role with an assigned territory encompassing the Central Valley region of California as well as other areas within the Western U.S. The individual of choice will support current efforts to implement a sales and marketing plan in conjunction with direction of the company and following company strategy to achieve long-term sales growth. This individual will use technical agronomy expertise to sell this line of specialty fertilizers. This individual will also work closely with company personnel to ensure an adequate supply of product is available to meet current customer demand.

***EMPLOYER OFFERS COMPETITIVE BASE SALARY TO $90,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE***

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+.

UPDATE: 05/01/2018

***EMPLOYER WILL BE INTERVIEWING FOR THIS POSITION IN LATE SUMMER 2018***

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.

• 5+ Years Industrial Maintenance experience (Prefer Food Processing experience)
• 3+ Years experience in a Maintenance Supervisor position
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, Oral and Written
• Experience with Maintenance Management software and Preventative Maintenance scheduling
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and repair
• Basic welding and mill wright abilities
• Cryovac maintenance experience beneficial
• Demonstrated Safety Mindset and administration of workplace safety policies and training.
• Must be able to walk, climb, twist, lift, grasp crawl, lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work in all indoor and outdoor climates.

• Promotes a safe working environment following company, state and federal safety policies, regulations and laws.
• Research maintenance planning software options and participate in making recommendations to company management on maintenance planning.
• Create preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment within the production process. Set up schedule of servicing and maintenance of all machinery and equipment and ensure functioning of all plant equipment.
• Schedule the preventive work with the maintenance departments and ensure that equipment and machinery are functioning to full capacity.
• Monitor and provide feedback to plant engineer of preventive maintenance action for all previous equipment.
• Work with purchasing manager to identify spare parts required for operations processing equipment.
• Ensure proper storage and usage of maintenance tools and equipment for repairs.
• Maintain records of service cycles and other maintenance activities.
• Work with a team to automate management tasks, streamline processes and perform standard administration functions as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain professionalism, good attitude and appropriate behavior.
• Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Assign manpower as needed.
• Meet required deadlines
• Ability to work in a hot, cold and or wet environment
• Must be able to weld and follow all safety practices
• Operate all shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders etc.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Operate Hydraulic, air or electric hand tools
• Working with hydraulic systems ( understanding high-pressure cylinders, pumps, or valves and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing)
  Working with pneumatics (for example, working with solenoids, cylinders, or motor brakes and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high speed manufacturing)
  Working with electrical systems (for example, working with high voltage, installation, motor testing, troubleshooting.

• 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

UPDATE: 12/06/2018

***EMPLOYER LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY***

QUALIFICATIONS:

- BSc. Agronomy or Ag-related degree preferred; Employer will also consider equivalent work-related experience
- Minimum 3 years Crop Nutrition Sales or Technical Sales Support experience
- Solid understanding of crop nutrition principles, specialty fertilizers and effective fertilizer strategies including Controlled-Release Plant Nutrition
- Ability to work in a field setting with Ag growers, Certified Crop Advisors and Independent Crop Consultants to analyze crop deficiencies and make recommendations
- Ability to create/implement marketing programs to improve market share
- Ability to work closely with Manufacturing Plant Manager and Plant Staff on a weekly basis regarding quality assurance, proper labeling and registrations
- Certified Crop Advisor preferred
- Must be Customer-Service Focused
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills as well as computer technology proficient
- Valid driver license
- Residing within 300 miles of East Central Georgia

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Established Plant Nutrition Manufacturer in finding a National Marketing Manager. The candidate of choice will direct and support all Sales & Marketing activities in the Ag, T&O and Greenhouse/Nursery markets across North America. This Manager will bring technical agronomic sales expertise to assist the regional sales team as well as supporting our U.S. based manufacturing facility. In addition, this Manager will be responsible for communicating relevant information from customers, current market trends and potential business opportunities to senior-level management. This individual will also cover a sales territory in the Southeastern U.S. as well as spending a day each week with the manufacturing plant personnel to assist with quality assurance, proper labeling and registrations. This is a great opportunity to join a Global organization in a Key Role!

This is a home-based opportunity, located within a 3 hour drive of East Central Georgia and will report directly to CEO/President.

EMPLOYER OFFERS COMPETITIVE BASE SALARY, EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE AND POSSIBLE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an International Horticultural Organization looking to add a Vegetable Seed Sales Representative to their Oceania Sales Team. In this role, you will provide technical horticultural expertise across Australia and New Zealand by performing the following duties:
- Conducting Seed Sales calls on targeted customers within territory
- Assisting Agronomists/Crop Specialists with calling on key accounts
- Growing Seed business by implementing company goals and objectives
- Developing profitable business relationships with customers
- Providing leadership for the development and/or implementation of Vegetable Seed trials and support needs
- Assisting with and implementing Vegetable Seed Sales strategies that generate profitable sales
- Implementing innovative Vegetable Seed Sales programs and pricing strategies
- Participating in selected Sales activities, i.e., customer meetings, trade shows, sales meetings to keep abreast of sales trends and current sales environment
- Creating and managing farm proposals by providing value-added Seed products, services and recommendations on a frequent basis
- Expediting the resolution of customer issues
- Keeping accurate Sales and Prospecting activity records
- Maintaining current knowledge/understanding of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends
- Completing/Maintaining a competitive analysis for all key competitors
- Quoting prices, preparing sales contracts for obtained Sales Orders and promoting the use of credit programs as a Sales tool as necessary
- Providing information to customers to establish credit
- Working with Microsoft Office applications and other proprietary software to enhance business processes and optimize efficiency

Other Duties:
- Maintaining industry and university contacts to keep informed on developing trends and product introductions within territory
- Creating/Participating in presentations during customer meetings and trade shows as necessary
- Maintaining the assigned vehicle to company standards
- Following company policies and procedures
- Performing all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School diploma or GED; AAS or BS in Animal Science or related agriculture field preferred
- 5+ years experience in swine or other livestock
- Supervising experience is required and must have performed as a manager for 3+ years
- Need to have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a team player
- Demonstrate solid organizational and leadership skills with Spanish speaking a plus.
- Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures of the system
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and basic understanding of computers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is looking for a Senior Production Manager in Nebraska to provide direct leadership to small tactical management teams in multiple sites, through strong communication, goal setting, and routine coaching of management behaviors. Also establish formal performance management program for all team members to drive performance, reinforce positive behaviors, and enhance leadership. Implement on-boarding, training, and coaching programs to develop technical and leadership capacity within the Team, with emphasis on the development of Production Site Managers. Will collaborate and closely align with other divisions in the business group to consistently and efficiently deliver best-in-class quality products and services to our customers, while contributing to strengthening relationships with employees. Employer offers competitive wages, exceptional benefits and salary will commensurate with experience. The employer is an EOE.

• Building relationships
• Planning thoroughly
• Driving for sustainable results
• Focusing on customers
• Fostering teamwork

• Demonstrated sales, marketing and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of product portfolio and “Cow Comfort” strategy
• Knowledge of dealers and distribution channels
• Skills in interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Research, maintain knowledge of and communicate status of dairy market
• Understanding of systems that support sales, marketing and product development
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects

• Establish and achieve sales budgets
• Provide input into company sales strategy and implement in assigned territory
• Lead development of direct sales opportunities with dairy farms/producers in assigned territory
• Own the implementation of territory sales and marketing plan
• Provide sales support for dealers in assigned territory including customer meetings and coaching on processes
• Support company marketing initiatives and implement targeted marketing activities in assigned territory
• Support dealer development strategy and implement in assigned territory
• Support training activities with distributors, dealers and customers
• Collaborate with customer support product inquiries resulting in warranty claims
• Collaborate with product management opportunities for new product or product improvements
• Participate in appropriate national, regional or local trade shows, conferences or fairs

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.