Hog Sales Manager

Hurley & Associates•Glenwood, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hog Sales Manager leads networking, business development, and strategy to grow the Hurley Hog Program. The role promotes the program, distributes leads, and coaches teammates, while being accountable for the program’s overall functioning and growth. It also provides disciplined marketing and risk management services to a small group of clients, builds relationships with hog clients, prospects, and industry advocates, and helps improve the program’s service delivery. The position is office-based, with consultants expected to work on-site alongside experienced team members for training, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. Occasional travel is required for client meetings, farm visits, industry events, and training programs.

Requirements

Proven experience in agricultural sales, preferably in the livestock sector.
Understanding of hog operations, finances, and values.
Skills in managing, supervising, mentoring, coaching, and delegating.
Excellent customer service and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Ability to network within the hog and/or grain industries to develop advocates.
Presentation skills for public speaking and training programs.
Ability to inspire people to take action.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated relationship-building capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years’ experience in the hog industry preferred.
Series 3 license required within a designated time after hire.
Must sign a confidentiality agreement due to access to confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Futures market operations and rationale knowledge is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years’ experience in the hog industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold and exemplify Hurley & Associates’ mission to clients, industry advocates, and consultants.
Set direction to expand Hurley & Associates’ presence in the hog industry.
Network proactively within the hog industry to promote program growth and identify new opportunities.
Develop and execute a plan focused on serving more hog producers.
Provide marketing and risk management services to a small group of clients.
Build and maintain relationships with hog clients, prospects, and industry advocates.
Mentor, supervise, train, and coach employees on the designated team.
Identify and meet the educational needs of employees, clients, and advocates.
Identify needs and gaps in the Hog Program to improve service delivery.
May sign up key hog clients.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for the hog team.
Be accountable for decisions and results affecting people, costs, and service quality within the hog team.