Sales Associate Ag Lending

Location: Primarily onsite at the Worthington, Minnesota office; hybrid work is available with up to 50% work from home. Travel is required during the training program.

Base pay: $57,900–$73,900 USD per year, plus variable compensation and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a member-owned cooperative providing financial services to agriculture and rural communities across Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

What you will do

• Complete a 6–18-month classroom and experiential training program covering sales, crop insurance, credit, appraisal, and marketing.
• Market agricultural loans and related services while building relationships with clients, prospects, and key influencers.
• Maintain prospect files, develop prospecting plans, and support individual sales goals.
• Process loans, use the loan origination system, and analyze assigned financial information.
• Administer loans, insurance policies, and appraisals while supporting positive client relationships.
• Attend farm visits, agricultural meetings, trade shows, extension meetings, and other industry networking events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Ability to obtain an insurance license within six months of hire is required.
• Knowledge of farm production methods, farm business management, agricultural finance, loan products, credit operations, accounting principles, and financial reports.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, and client service skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM programs; a valid driver’s license is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in agribusiness, farming, agricultural credit, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of value-added business and farming concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with up to 50% work from home and flexible schedules, including additional flexibility during summer.
• 401(k) contributions of up to 9%, including a fixed company contribution and matching contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, wellness program, and employee assistance program.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and paid volunteer time off.
• Learning and development, mentorship, professional membership and certification reimbursement, and cross-functional committee opportunities.

Hiring process

• Successful hires complete a structured 6–18-month training program before moving into a sales position in agricultural lending or crop and livestock insurance.