Compeer Financial · 1 month ago
Sr Animal Ag Lending Specialist-Swine
Mankato, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expCompeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin that provides financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. The Sr Animal Ag Lending Specialist-Swine is responsible for developing and growing new business through counseling and servicing existing clients, while also pursuing new loan sales opportunities and building strong client relationships.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRentalRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Markets credit and related services to middle market commercial accounts
Seeks new loan business by developing relationships with existing clients, searching for new clients and meeting with prospective clients to gain their business
Maintains prospect files and establishes ongoing prospecting plans and activities
Assists leadership in developing and delivering Animal Ag business plan objectives and marketing programs that enable the organization to meet business goals
Participates in the development of new products/services and/or the development of product promotion campaigns in collaboration with the Compeer Marketing team, as needed
Represents the organization for select commercial accounts
Provides creative solutions and cross-sells value-added financial services to existing clients
Maintains and delivers the appropriate systems and structures to support a relationship selling culture
Delivers public relations, client education, and client relations programs to enhance client service levels
Continually develops solid relationships by bringing valued knowledge and experience to the client to help them manage their agricultural operations more effectively and efficiently
Provides guidance and expertise to Client Service Teams, within a team relationship model, in order to ensure a fully integrated team approach to sales and service
Works with client to gather and analyze their financial information
Processes new loan applications, renewal of existing operations for commercial real estate loans
Follows up with client to request financials to ensure up to date accurate information as needed
Discusses and collects required financial documentation with the client and quality of financials reported
Uses Compeer systems (Salesforce, SharePoint, etc.) and workflows to accurately enter, review and correct data that has been entered into the system for each loan file from application to closing
Remains up to date on current developments and trends in the marketplace, including competitive products, services, and technology
Develops and maintains assigned industry knowledge and expertise to be shared as needed and to facilitate more sound credit decisions
Serves as an internal resource for other team members needing technical, administrative or industry information and/or guidance
Attends education events, training events and professional meetings to advance professional and technical skills and keep current on required licenses
Maintains active involvement in various related professional groups
Makes frequent formal presentations to various local and regional agricultural groups
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Ag Sales, Finance or a related agricultural field; or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years sales, credit or related industry experience
Knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit
Knowledge of “value added” business and farming concepts
Knowledge of loan products and services, as well as credit operations
Effective interpersonal, communication, client service and team skills
Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
Knowledge of farm production methods, farm products, and farm business management/finance
Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Strong, proven interpersonal communication, client service and team skills
Knowledge of sales/marketing and client service principles are essential in area of expertise
Solid computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.) and other related accounting and/or report writing software applications
Strong motivational, interpersonal, and communications skills in a team environment
Represents the organization in community/public situations where excellent public speaking, client service skills, and industry knowledge is needed
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
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, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!
Company
Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial offers loan, rental, risk management, and other financial services to 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-20Undisclosed· $300M
Leadership Team
Jase Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Roberge
Chief Diversified Markets Officer
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