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Beck's Hybrids

Grower Relationship Manager

Beck's Hybrids, Atlanta, Indiana, United States, 46031

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This position is in charge of managing contract soybean and wheat growers for Beck’s. The role is authorized to perform the steps necessary to ensure that Beck’s produces the highest quality and ample quantities of soybean seed in an efficient and effective manner.

Benefits

Health benefits: two medical plan options, company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer‑paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner.

401(k) plan match, company‑sponsored pension plan, and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings.

Paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, and corporate discounts.

Company Christmas Party, free lunch, two hundred dollar merchandise allowance, and much more.

Responsibilities

Monitor all quality reports on soybeans and wheat from harvest through final bagging.

Manage all contract soybean and wheat growers to ensure the right seed is grown and that quality is kept at peak levels.

Communicate with the Processing Manager and/or Soybean and Wheat Grower Director to schedule processing of soybeans and wheat.

Communicate with Soybean and Wheat Grower Director to ensure proper selection of fields for planting soybeans and wheat.

Monitor all quality reports on wheat from harvest through final bagging.

Establish and maintain relationships with new and current growers.

Assist in all aspects of grower relations including contracts, acreage allocation, and field quality issues as they arise throughout the season.

Assist in training and educating growers in the policies and procedures required in seed production to provide highest quality seed.

Collaborate with various agencies to assure all standards are met for seed quality.

Maintain current knowledge on planting and harvesting practices as well as other environmental issues related to all phases of seed production such as disease, insects, weeds, etc.

Perform other related duties as may be required by the Processing Manager or Soybean and Wheat Grower Director.

Spend some time out in the sales territory observing the quality and appearance of Beck’s seed at the contract and remote processing sites.

Job Requirements

Education and training:

Bachelor of Science in an agricultural related field preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.

Technical knowledge:

Basic mechanical skills; ability to perform mathematical computations.

Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids: provide customers with the best seed quality.

Excellent interpersonal skills; a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards; ability to look at situations from several points of view; has a positive attitude; integrity; innovation; passion; adaptability; teamwork; commitment; ability to exercise judgment.

Travel and hours of work: overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration.

Experience: Three (3) years field planting experience.

All full‑time applicants must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre‑employment screenings.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Farming

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