Account Representative

(Job Id W372619)
Posted on 8/20/2010
Location:

Lafayette, IN


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $45000.00 to $55000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
MJ Recruiters LLC
Job Description
Account Representative for the Agricultural Industry

Do you enjoy client development and partnership?  Do you excel at forming long-term business relationships?  Do you want to work for a premier employer in the industry?  This position could be for you!

Growing, diverse organization has an opportunity for an Account Executive to purchase grain from country elevators, large and small farmer and truck accounts.  The qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities: originating grain, prospect development; continuous personal development; contribute to the overall grain location strategic and tactical performance; develop and execute sales process and strategy and develop and use marketing tools.  There will be more travel during training and development and minimal travel with the position long term.  Candidates should feel comfortable working in open office areas and fast-paced work environments.  This position requires the ability to market additional services to current customers and prospects.  Individuals that are mobile and open to relocation for promotion opportunities are highly desired.   This position is in the agricultural field, the client is looking for candidates that would like to develop their skills in this industry. 

Candidates are required to have excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation.  Individuals should be fast paced, have excellent problem solving skills, prospecting abilities, the ability to adapt to change and Microsoft Office experience.  Candidates should be able to manage multiple projects.  

Client is ideally looking for candidates from grain or ethanol environments.

Benefits are very competitive: including bonus, 401K, vacation, tuition reimbursement, medical, paid holidays and relocation. 

Requirements for the Account Representative:
1.            A Bachelor’s degree.  Agri-Business or business administration preferred. 
2.            A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing or business development    
3.            Strong communication with customers and business partners
4.            Experience in Microsoft Office and Windows environments  
 
Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1.            An agricultural background or the desire to get into the agri-business market
2.            Master’s Degree
3.            Series 3 certification
4.            Supervision experience
5.            Professional associations          
 
This position is offering an extremely competitive relocation package.  Candidates are preferred to be tied to the Midwest region.
 
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