Producers Livestock offers livestock sourcing and marketing, commodities trading and hedging, and loans and credit facilities to farmers and processors in the Midwestern US and Central Plains. This position is located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Title

Senior Vice President of Producers Livestock Marketing Association/President of Producers Commodities

Position Summary

Contribute to the goals and objectives of the company by providing and administering commodity brokerage services, Hedge Contract programs and other programs to customer base. Provide supervision, education, market information and consultation to customers or prospective members for their specific risk management needs. Provide market information and training to staff within the company. Reports to CEO of Producers Livestock Marketing Association. Supervises commodity brokers and support staff.

Responsibilities

Conduct commodities programs and transactions within regulations, rules and procedures governed and prescribed by National Futures Association, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Commodity Exchanges and other regulatory agencies.
Build and maintain positive relationships with accounts through direct customer contact, solicitation and referrals.
Provide education, training, information and consultation to customers and staff pertaining to commodities transactions.
Prepare and present marketing presentations at customer events and/or industry events throughout the year with intent to grow customer base.
Be aware of and understand local, national and global issues and events affecting agricultural markets; be able to communicate these factors and how they affect customer’s risk management needs.
Serve as compliance officer for Producers Commodities.
Present divisional reports at board meetings and staff meetings as needed.
Compose newsletter articles bi-monthly.

Qualifications

Education or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, economics or related field
Experience supervising employees
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and accounting skills
Strong computer skills
Agriculture background and understanding of production costs

Work Environment

Comfortable office environment
Travel within company service territory
Occasional overnight travel

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