Field Agent

Perdue

Fort Dodge, IA, US
On-site
Farmer recruitment and retention
Farm visit and inventory
Production improvement assistance
Manage a specific geographic region, building strong relationships with new and existing farmers while assisting with contracting and providing short- and long-term projections

Job Summary

  • Manage a specific geographic region, building strong relationships with new and existing farmers while assisting with contracting and providing short- and long-term projections.
  • Responsible for recruiting new farmers into the Niman Ranch farmers’ network and working to retain all current Niman Ranch farmers by providing excellent service and communication.
  • This position will physically inventory pigs on each visit, grade weaned pigs, and assist farmers in production improvement.

Matching Summary

Manage a specific geographic region, building strong relationships with new and existing farmers while assisting with contracting and providing short- and long-term projections.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Farmer recruitment and retention
  • Farm visit and inventory
  • Production improvement assistance
  • Market hog projection updates
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Valid driver's license

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and integrity focus
  • Supportive and inclusive environment
  • Professional network growth
  • Purpose-driven team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or 5+ years swine management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Extremely skillful communication skills
  • Extremely skillful organizational skills
  • Ability to work from home-based office
  • Ability to perform required travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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