Angott Search Group is pleased to partner with a South Dakota-based agri-marketing and risk-management firm in their search for a Farm Marketing Consultant. The Farm Marketing Consultant provides disciplined, comprehensive marketing and risk-management services to area producers, enabling them to achieve economic stability and profitability. This role requires a unique combination of financial acumen, client relationship management, and agricultural industry knowledge. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, developing and implementing marketing plans, and providing valuable insights on market trends and government programs.
What You’ll Do
- Risk Management Services: Provide expert risk-management advice to farm clients, creating and re-evaluating marketing plans tailored to their comfort levels and financial goals.
- Client Management: Manage a personal book of business, maintaining regular communication with clients, senior consultants, and corporate staff. Use proprietary software to project client cash flows and break-even analyses, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Business Development: Prospect for new clients while nurturing and growing existing relationships. Achieve agreed-upon revenue goals and present the firm’s portfolio of products and services in public settings.
- Professionalism: Serve as a trusted, objective third party. Represent the company with integrity, build brand recognition within the agricultural community, and uphold the company's mission and vision.
What You’ll Bring
Experience
- Three to five years of experience in the farm agriculture business with a high school diploma.
- Two to four years of agriculture experience with an associate's or technical degree.
- One to two years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Risk Management: Deep understanding of the futures and options markets, including their impact on grain and livestock operations. Ability to assist clients in managing their financial risk tolerance.
- Business Development: Strong networking, prospecting, and salesmanship skills.
- Leadership: Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships, production, and processes.
- Technical: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, internet applications, and the ability to learn proprietary software.
- Licensing: A Series 3 license for commodity brokers is required.
This is a dynamic opportunity for a professional who is passionate about helping agricultural producers succeed. If you have the experience and skills to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Three to five years of experience in the farm agriculture business with a high school diploma
- Two to four years of agriculture experience with an associate's or technical degree
- One to two years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture
- Deep understanding of futures and options markets and their impact on grain and livestock operations
- Ability to help clients manage financial risk tolerance
- Strong networking, prospecting, and salesmanship skills
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Ability to manage client relationships, production, and processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications
- Ability to learn proprietary software
- Series 3 commodity broker license
What We Do
Angott Search Group is a national, full-service executive search and recruiting firm that connects organizations with executives, managers, and other high-impact leaders. It supports boards, CEOs, and executive teams with leadership hiring, succession planning, talent assessment, and confidential replacements. Its sector expertise spans banking, credit unions, automotive, manufacturing, legal, energy, information technology, and professional services, with nationwide direct-hire placement for client organizations.
