Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative that empowers its team members to thrive both personally and professionally. The company offers a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, including up to 9% 401k match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Sales Associate Ag Lending position is a 6-18 month training program that develops high-performing sales team members with a focus on Ag Lending and Crop and Livestock Insurance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, ag business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in agribusiness/farming industry, agricultural credit or closely related field preferred
- Ability to obtain an Insurance License within six months of hire is required
- Ability to make sound judgments is required
- Solid organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, analytical, negotiating and influencing skills are required
- Knowledge of farm production methods and products, a general understanding of farm business management and finance
- Ability to use various computer, business/financial applications is required
- Knowledge of loan products and services, as well as credit operations
- Effective interpersonal, communication, client service and team skills
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business
- Ability to network with clients, prospects and key influencers
- Knowledge of accounting principles with an understanding of financial reports, ratio and benchmarks
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program & EAP
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Holidays/floating holidays
- Parental leave
- Volunteer paid time off
