Account Manager - Clinton or Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description Account Manager, Producer OriginationADM Ag Services & Oilseeds This is a full time, exempt position.Position SummaryAs an Account Manager, you will help ADM grain origination develop long-term producer relationships to secure supply chains critical to sustainably feed the world's growing population. In addition, you will be responsible for farm direct grain origination to ADM assets, strategy, and growth of your territory. The Account Manager will have account ownership of up to 500 core customers and prospects in a specified geographic territory. Sales and origination efforts for their territory will be done both outside and inside of the office.What You'll Do:Responsible for growing and maintaining relationships with transactional and traditional producer accountsEarn the right to buy grain from producers in your territory. Volume expectation of 4-8M bushelsDevelop a working knowledge of the customer's operation as it relates to grain marketing and logistics. This may include how local markets might provide selling opportunities, and how tailored risk management solutions might meet specific marketing goals for the producerIdentify cross-selling opportunities within ADM's portfolio to benefit the producerExecute and support regional Regen Ag programs which may include data management and technology adoptionDevelop market opinion to help inform producer of market opportunitiesNetwork to attain positive, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions including climate smart and fertilizer teamsEngage with accounting and administrative staff to ensure timely and accurate accounting and contract managementCommunicate effectively competitive advantages and vulnerabilities to further the development and success of ADM to key internal stakeholdersLearn and support local and regional business objectivesOperate as a Peer Leader to reach overall regional producer origination objectivesWho We're Looking For:Preferred 3+ years' experience in account management or salesAbility to evaluate and manage risk with producer accountsUnderstand how to lead and conduct professional sales/origination calls with customers and prospectsSelf-starter who will communicate opportunities for the business to improve internally and externallyCollaborate with local colleagues to provide insight and support strategic goalsCommitment to territory planning and efficient executionStrong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and a solution focused mindset are necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environmentDedication to utilize technology applications that are critical to sales and origination activitiesEarly adopter of new technology/programs and ability to lead and influence other target usersBasic understanding of grain markets, grain contracting alternatives, production agriculture and the application of those to the producer Eager to learnMinimum Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or agricultureAbility to function effectively, both independently and with a teamExcellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organizationExpert organizational and time-management skills Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook and TeamsExcited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:91889BR