What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Market Manager/Field Representative Livestock position at Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association?
Overview:
Equity, Wisconsin’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is also one of the nation’s largest livestock marketing organizations. Service to its members is a primary obligation of all employees. The responsibility of the person in this position is to positively conduct activities and services under the direction of the Market Manager in order to establish a strong, competitive and profitable marketing operation for all patron members, operate daily responsibilities in a manner that meets all Cooperative policies, and manage daily responsibilities in accordance with established goals, plans, procedures and budgets as directed by the Market Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Promotes the advantages of doing business with Equity Livestock
- Acts in compliance with all State and Federal Rules and Regulations that apply to the market location and the movement of livestock both intrastate and interstate
- Ensures compliance with all Equity policies
- Promotes all Equity Livestock Marketing Programs
- Provides excellent customer service to all patrons and buyers by assisting with calls, issues, questions, and visits as needed
- Attends market related meetings and activities
- Promotes a safe work environment and schedule facility repairs as needed
- Work in the field when needed to increase potential business with new and existing customers
- Conduct farm stops to evaluate and assist producers in marketing their livestock
- Establish new business into Equity both through private treaty and lives auction sales
- Assists the Market Manager with operation of the livestock market, as directed, including: Assist with supervision and direction of all employee, Assisting with supervision of all livestock auction sales, Assisting with load- out schedules and load-out accuracy, managing back-of-house logistics on sale day, Assist with all management duties in the absence of the Market Manager, and Training of new hires per Equity’s SOP’s.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree preferred in Ag Marketing, Ag business, Animal Science or 5 years equivalent experience
- Minimum of 1-year experience working with livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, hogs)
- Experience determining livestock quality and value
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Proven history of managing diverse staff
- Valid driver's license
www.equitycoop.com
Market Location: N6225 County Y, Johnson Creek, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Johnson Creek, WI 53038 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnson Creek, WI 53038: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
