Ag Inputs Corporate Development Director - Western Milling

Overview

This position is responsible for leading strategic partnerships with current and potential customers in order to develop and expand the Company's business. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and proven track record in fertilizer sales and business development.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000 with additional earning potential.  The Company offers insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision as well as 401(k) with employer match.

Responsibilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability necessary to perform this job successfully:

• Responsible for interacting with the Ag Inputs supply chain for liquid fertilizers, dry fertilizers, and soil amendment products
• Promote the Company’s strategic vision and the benefits of it to selected companies in the marketplace.
• Responsible for identifying business opportunities with colocation in Hanford via product supply agreements and strategic investment.
• Maximize available land resources for current and future business needs.
• Network with the industry to stay abreast of market activity and opportunities as they arise.
• Prepare and present proposals to potential customers and investors.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure business deals.
• Maintain understanding of industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required. 
• Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years’ of related experience.
• Knowledge of the local geography is highly preferred.
• Established and active network with high level decision makers in the fertilizer supply chain industry.
• Background with negotiating long-term contracts with customers and investors.
• Background with the grant or funding programs that could be available to support capital investments.

Skills

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact positively with customers - excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees.
• Knowledge of agricultural production and practices (beneficial).
• Established and active network with the fertilizer supply chain – preferably networked in with the executives at the companies
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the product application for liquid and dry fertilizers
• Negotiating long-term significant contracts
• Aware of various grant or funding programs that could be available to support capital investments
• Understanding of product combination possibilities for mixing and blending products

Physical Requirments

• Regularly bend and lift boxes and bags up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly lift 50lbs multiple times throughout the day.
• Ability to travel by vehicle or commercial transportation to other branches, meeting locations, and customer locations / farms.