Ag Lending Manager

Horizon Farm Credit; Butler (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Farm Credit is looking for an Ag Lending Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team of Ag Relationship Managers. You will coach staff, strengthen technical expertise, and drive customer relationships while supporting growth and strong credit practices.

The role involves maintaining a customer portfolio, engaging in business development, and partnering with leadership to achieve regional sales objectives in a hybrid schedule across Butler, PA or Meadville, PA.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a team of Ag Relationship Managers.
• Coaches, guides performance, and accelerates skill growth.
• Maintains a customer portfolio while pursuing growth opportunities.
• Partners with lending leadership to drive regional expansion and sound credit.
• Fosters collaboration and accountability across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Ag Relationship Managers to grow business and customer success.
• Provide guidance, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Balance portfolio management with active business development in the assigned region.
• Collaborate with lending leadership to hit regional growth and credit quality targets.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Relationship mgmt

Strategic planning

Credit knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Finance or related field

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for developing people, growing customer relationships, and driving business results? At Horizon Farm Credit, you'll have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team of Ag Relationship Managers while helping farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities achieve long-term success.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for developing people, growing customer relationships, and driving business results? At Horizon Farm Credit, you'll have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team of Ag Relationship Managers while helping farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities achieve long-term success.

Overview

Horizon Farm Credit is actively recruiting for an Ag Lending Managerto lead our Ag Lending team. In this role, you will lead, coach, and develop a team of Ag Relationship Managers while supporting business growth, customer success, and sound credit administration throughout your assigned region. Qualified candidate may work in the Butler, PA or Meadville, PA branch location. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

This position is ideal for an experienced agricultural lending professional who enjoys mentoring others, building strong customer relationships, and creating strategies that drive growth and profitability. You will play a key leadership role in implementing regional and Association sales initiatives, maintaining portfolio quality, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Position Description

As an Ag Lending Manager, you will spend the majority of your time leading and developing a team of Ag Relationship Managers, helping them strengthen their technical expertise, consultative selling skills, and customer relationship management capabilities. You will provide coaching, guidance, and performance accountability while ensuring alignment with Horizon's strategic goals and sales objectives.

In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a customer portfolio and remain actively engaged in business development activities, allowing you to stay connected to the marketplace while serving as a trusted resource for your team. You will collaborate closely with lending leadership to achieve regional growth goals, maintain strong credit quality, and deliver exceptional value to customers.

Areas Of Responsibility Include But Are Not Limited To

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Ag Relationship Managers to support business growth, employee development, and customer success. Foster a strong team environment through collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and open communication across departments. Support onboarding, training, and professional development efforts that help team members achieve success early and throu