• High School Diploma, required
• Post-secondary education in marketing, insurance or other related area is an asset
• General Insurance license within the first two months of contract
• Driver's license
• 2-3 years sales and/or marketing experience is an asset
• 2-3 years' experience working in the insurance industry is an asset
• 2-3 years experience working in financial services is an asset
• An understanding of the agriculture industry is a requirement
• Ability to build trust and foster strong business relationships
• Service-oriented
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse group of individuals over a broad geographical area
• Displays poise and confidence when speaking with others, both one-on-one and in group settings
• Effective presentation skills
• Demonstrates a passion Agriculture and for products
• Ability to handle criticism with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to effectively resolve conflict with internal and external relationships
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal to no supervision

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses various means to source leads and prospective customers (i.e.: referrals, networking, etc.)
• Provides education and training to farmers about risk management and Company
• Act in accordance with their respective state insurance regulations (note: all sales staff are required to have the required insurance licensing) We help with this.
• Build and maintain relationships with various agriculture stakeholders (banks, accountants, retailers), with the goal of educating them on what company offers, and generating leads.
• Facilitate Producer meetings in various locations
• Assists administration staff with tradeshow preparation and work the booth, providing support where needed
• Create annual business plan with Regional Sales Manager with agreed upon deliverables.
• Directly involved in resolving any producer conflicts and/or complaints
• Ensures proactivity to market by performing cold calls to industry partners
• Assists in marketing/promotional activities as needed
• Assists office team with calls to producers as needed

- Bachelor's degree in business or ag related eld.
- Minimum 10 years of ag lending experience.
- Must have strong analytical and communication skills
- Be willing and able to conduct farm visits and inspections.
- Experience with and through understanding of lending policies, IT, compliance and bank management preferred.
- Must also be a community oriented individual.

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing an established financial institution who are searching for an Ag Lender / Executive Vice-President. Lender will be responsible for an established loan portfolio and analyzing and underwriting new ag and consumer loan applications. They will also assist bank president with bank management and operations. This financial institution is a community focused, locally owned institution with strong emphasis in ag banking. This position offers a competitive salary along with the potential of an annual bonus.

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: 08/07/2019

***EMPLOYER WILL BE INTERVIEWING FOR THIS POSITION IN LATE SUMMER 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 Agronomy 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.

UPDATE: 12/04/2019

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School degree or G.E.D.
- Minimum 2 years Commercial Spray experience preferred
- State of Illinois Commercial Pesticide Applicator license preferred
- CDL or ability to obtain
- Ability to work well independently
- Mechanically apt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Independent Agronomy Services Operation seeking an experienced Custom Applicator for their Central Illinois location. Ideal individual will have a minimum 2 years of commercial spray experience under their belt, some fertilizer spreading experience, will have a CDL to help with trucking, can do some equipment maintenance and will enjoy working independently most of the day during busy season.

This is a family-run operation with a brand new RoGator Sprayer/Spreader combo as well as other John Deere Spray equipment. Average annual acres sprayed will be 15,000-20,000 acres. Average weekly hours around 45 per week.

***EMPLOYER IS LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY***NORMALLY NO SPRAYING IN DEC/JAN/FEB LIKE OTHER AG COMPANIES IN THE AREA***LOTS OF FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY WITH THIS EMPLOYER.

- 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 5+ years experience working as mechanic
- Need experience in preventative maintenance as well
- Good communication, work as team, and/or individual. Supervise as needed. Also, good record-keeping is a necessity on equipment and inventories
- Salary is open to negotiation to hiring the best
- Ability to work on variety of equipment such as Case, John Deere, and others. Nice Shop & Service Truck that is well equipped

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting this North-Central Montana employer is searching for experienced and dedicated Farm Equipment Mechanic and Maintenance Person. Looking for a person who has experience work with all types of equipment for small grain farming operation. Equipment will range from trucks, tractors, air drills, and other support equipment. Most equipment is in good condition and we try to keep it that way. This is a larger farming operation of mostly small grains and fallow work which will involve around 80% mechanics and 20% operations. Wages will depend on experience, education, stability, and reference that you bring to the table. Great location to raise a family in a smaller rural community.

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 of 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
- 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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking an Irrigation Technician for this eastern Nebraska 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, 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+.

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+.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, or equivalent advanced plant and horticultural knowledge is essential
- Previous supervisory experience required with 3 years minimum experience working as a Horticulturist
- Self-motivated, good communication skills with staff and ownership, leadership skills, team building, highly organized with attention to detail
- Ability to work in extreme conditions such s heat, cold, and rain. Willingness to work some Saturdays and evening hours as needed
- Working knowledge of software applications (Microsoft Suite) and strong working knowledge of all office machines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to foster strong relationships with team members and external clients
- Demonstrated experience to operate heavy equipment for maintaining fields and handling large specimen trees and shrubs
- Train and supervise best practices for tree and shrub preparation, digging, root ball sizing, pruning, load handling techniques, irrigation, and staging
- Required to hold regular meetings and complying with all safety regulations
- Develop and manage yearly budget and monthly performance goals for the department
- Analyze future needs; forecasting staff and material needs to complete future jobs
- Develop and monitor performance metrics in the assigned areas of responsibility

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Nursery Manager for this Eastern Shore Nursery operation. Nursery Manager will tour work areas daily to determine type and quantity of horticulture plants to be grown considering such factors as whether plants will be grown in bed or containers and market demand utilizing knowledge of plants, growing habits of plants, disease conditions, cost of production or other pertinent considerations. Nursery Manager will also supervise and give the direction of all horticultural functions related to inventory for the nursery; to include pruning, weeding, fertilization, irrigation, disease, and pest control, and monitoring of general plant health. Oversees the storage of pesticide is in compliance with the state Department of Agriculture regulations safely and accordingly to label. You will also be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Nursery Supervisor. Hire and salary will be dependent upon education, skills, experience, stability as well as references. The position is very challenging and rewarding at the same time. The employer is an equal opportunity and encourages you to apply if you're up for the challenge of making a career change today.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- BS or higher in business, administration, commerce, management, industrial technology/engineering, or other higher level degree
- 3+ years of experience Operations Management or corporate management with multi-cultural company or industry relevant production experience in a related field
- Prior experience within swine industry preferred
- Ability to lead, develop and implement training curriculum in a positive, engaging, and professional manner
- Positive attitude with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Experience and ability to coordinate performance and compensation reviews in accordance with company policies.
- Ability to travel as necessary

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-Placement is in search of an Operations Manager to oversee all general activity for a North American company including direction of sales team and various distributors. This individual will oversee a staff of 8, focus on key account activity and supervise sales force. Said person will establish a 5-year business plan to be reviewed annually. One will need to have good understanding of markets and competitors in order to optimize sales and positioning according to the market.

Located near Madison, Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation determined by verifiable experience, stability, and references.

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience
• Experience in direct material buying, contract negotiations and supplier management
• Preferred experience in the protein industry. Also, experience in agricultural commodities
• Requires a BA (or equivalent) in business or related field

• Hide Processing Experience Preferred
• Operation of Skid Steer and forklift
• Attention to Detail
• Comfortable communicating with and discipling employees
• Flexible schedule; some evening and Saturday Morning work.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to submit a drug/alcohol screening and a background check.
• Agricultural Industry Experience Preferred
• Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus

• Oversees hide curing, fleshing, and grading operations.
• Must be willing to assist and pitch in when needed
• Ensuring shipping and receiving schedules are met
• Quality and Hide Count Assurance
• Do regular plant checks to ensure work is being done safely and efficiently
• Will be responsible for hiring employees, training new employees, and monitoring employee performance.
• Communicating export shipment schedules and correlated inventory availability to the office
• Review workload with employees, discuss problems, maintain morale and discipline.
• Will be responsible for managing and ensuring daily maintenance and clean up
• Will be responsible for documentation and paperwork of all incoming and outgoing inventory items.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science
- 3-5 years of Sage support skills with experience of Sage service packs and patches, and understanding of networks, and server and diagnostic skills.
- 5 years or more of experience in ERP implementations in the areas of finance and accounting, supply chain, plant operations or manufacturing
- 3 or more years clarifying business requirements, performing gap analysis between goals and existing procedures, and designing Sage to fit customer needs
- Experience with SQL and SQL scripting and also in testing new or enhanced functionality to the base Application System
- Strong interpersonal skills, highly adept at facilitating discussions and negotiations with stakeholders and ability to consistently deliver complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget
- Strong background experience working with end-users to analyze, design and implement small applications
- Should have good analytical skills and be capable of breaking problems down to find a fix, carrying out system reviews and support
- Some Customer Relations Management and Operations Management experience would be helpful
- Fluent in English is a must, other languages will be considered as a plus
- International Experience is considered as a plus
- Must have experience with Sage X3
- Willing to travel 20% of the time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is looking for a Sage ERP Analyst for 1st and 2nd Line Support role for Sage, which requires application support of Sage as well as technical support with diagnostic skills, Sage service packs, and patches, etc. More of Sage 3 experience you have the better, but must have Sage 3 experience. One will Administer and support installations of ERP Solutions. Looking for the skill to develop a new ERP solution to replace disparate non-integrated legacy systems. Will meet document user requirements and develop specifications for customization to develop an ideal plant operations production plan for plant inventory requirements and schedules to minimize inventory costs and downtime. 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 a complete job description and a more affirmative location. The salary will be determined by experience, stability, and references.

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a agricultural manufacture who is searching for high-energy Sales Manager who can recognize opportunities and turn leads into long-lasting partnerships. With their extensive product knowledge and understanding of industry trends, the Sales Manager will communicate directly with clients and prospects, understand their individual needs, and recommend products or services that maximize value. The Sales Manager will also assist in developing sales strategies and establishing targets. He should be an adaptable, knowledgeable multi-tasker with strong computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Requirements

• Accredited DVM with 2-5 years of field experience with small animals.
• Focused on quality care, client satisfaction and have a passion for veterinary medicine.
• Excellent surgical skills including an interest in dentistry
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A sense of humor and a desire to have fun are highly encouraged.

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an established Employer in their search for a small animal veterinarian for their growing companion animal and exotic pet hospital. As a member of this team you would enjoy a family friendly culture that promotes superior work-life balance with a rewarding career. You will have access to state-of-the-art technology in diagnostic and treatment equipment. This employer offers a highly competitive benefits package based upon experience and competitive benefits package.

• Bachelors of Science or similar in Chemistry, nutrition, veterinary, engineering, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years technical sales experience preferable within the feed industry or experience in feed manufacturing with an aptitude for sales
• Communication proficiency
• Building collaborative relationships
• Working within a team
• Customer focus
• Ability to work in a cross cultural and international team and across organizational layers
• Problem solving
• Results driven
• Attention to detail
• Leadership

• Sales of products to the animal feed industry, including pelleting aids, acidifiers and by pass protein
• Hands-on work with commercial and integrated feed manufacturers to demonstrate the performance of products in the customer’s plant
• Call on purchasers, nutritionists, manufacturing and management to discuss the benefits of products
• Recruit and/or manage distributors and agents in the territory
• Participate in industry associations, trade shows and conferences. Be an active part of the industry
• Work with global sales, marketing and technical team to develop new products and markets
• Prepare a business plan and execute the same with performance milestones
• Provide technical and marketing support to customers and business partners

***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.

UPDATE: 01/14/2020

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School degree or G.E.D.
- Family Farm upbringing with Farm Equipment Operation and Equipment Maintenance experience
- State of Illinois Applicator license OR ability to earn with help of Employer
- CDL OR ability to obtain with help of Employer
- Follows Directions Well and Works Well on Own
- Currently residing in Central Illinois OR looking to relocate back to Central Illinois

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Established Agronomy Services Employer seeking an individual to train into their Agronomy Operations division. Ideal candidate will have an On-Farm /Ag background, will have operated farm equipment, will have helped with farm equipment maintenance and will have the desire to learn how to efficiently apply Ag chemicals and fertilizer to area crops. Employer will assist this individual in obtaining his / her State of Illinois Applicator license. Must be able to take direction well and like to work independently. There will be opportunities, also, to drive truck for this Employer. As a result, Employer will assist individual in securing his / her CDL.

This is a family-run operation with a brand new RoGator Sprayer/Spreader combo as well as other John Deere Spray equipment. Average weekly work hours = 45 hours per week.

***EMPLOYER IS LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY***NORMALLY NO SPRAYING/ FERTILIZER SPREADING IN DECEMBER, JANUARY OR FEBRUARY. LOTS OF FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY WITH THIS EMPLOYER AND ROOM TO GROW A CAREER.***

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in grain hauling is plus but will train the right person with CDL
- Experienced CDL, DOT physical is required and good driving record needed
- Reliable, dependable, responsible, motivated, self-starter, and need good communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified CDL driver for a central Kansas trucking operation with an opening. This employer needs a driver who is dependable and hardworking and willing to jump in where needed. Most of your loads will be grain hauling whether it be from the field to the elevator, or from bin site to elevator in the offseason of area harvest. May deliver to some feedlots also. The operation runs better than average equipment. The position is based in a nice community to raise a family with good schools and opportunities for a spouse to find work as your close to a larger city that also provides an opportunity. Pay will be determined by experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a long-term position. Home almost every night.