What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmer Relations Specialist position at Happy Egg?
About the Role:
At Happy Egg, our farmers are at the heart of everything we do. As a Farmer Relations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in expanding and maintaining our network of direct contract farmers. You’ll be responsible for recruiting farmers who align with our high standards for sustainable and humane farming, ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of eggs. From initial outreach to onboarding, you’ll build strong relationships, assess candidate qualifications, and provide expert guidance throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, recruit, and sign contract farmers who meet Happy Egg’s sustainability and animal welfare criteria.
- Conduct thorough screening calls to assess candidates' capabilities and ensure alignment with our company values.
- Provide clear guidance to candidates on farm setup, financial viability, and operational expectations.
- Review financial models with prospective farmers to determine their feasibility within Happy Egg’s business objectives.
- Address inquiries about the loan process and poultry farm construction, offering high-level explanations.
- Collaborate with bankers to establish loan closure timelines and ensure smooth farm setup.
- Collaborating/Communicating with field teams on repops and depops.
- Working with construction companies to ensure construction completion dates
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong financial acumen to evaluate the business viability of potential contract farmers.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to foster positive connections with farmers.
- A deep understanding of poultry farming operations and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in poultry science, agriculture business, or a related field.
- Experience in farm recruitment or agricultural outreach.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive compensation package along with an industry-leading benefits plan, including:
· Health, dental, and vision insurance
· Retirement savings match plan
· Annual and long-term bonuses
· 5 weeks PTO
Ready to make an impact in sustainable farming? Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Happy Egg is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Pre-employment drug screening is required, and criminal background checks may be obtained for certain roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Rogers, AR 72758 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rogers, AR 72758: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
