Agricultural Lending Relationship Manager

Ag Resource Management; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Benefits package

Job summary

Ag Resource Management, LLC (ARM) is seeking a Loan Officer to originate agricultural and commercial lending opportunities while managing an assigned portfolio. The role emphasizes developing new business, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering financing solutions that support customer success and ARM's growth.

A solid understanding of the agricultural market and local community is essential, with responsibilities including portfolio management, renewals, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Background in agriculture with business development experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in credit and underwriting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience with loan documentation.
• Self-motivated and driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 40 customer relationships within the assigned territory or market.
• Develop and maintain new and existing customer relationships with aggregate balances of up to $1 million and/or long-standing ARM customer relationships.
• Attract, retain, and manage the organization's high-volume customer relationships that are not assigned to an Area Manager or Senior Loan Officer.
• As Area Manager and Senior Loan Officer portfolios grow, assume responsibility for transitioned customer relationships to ensure continuity of service and ongoing relationship management.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day relationship manager for assigned customer accounts.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure satisfaction, strengthen relationships, and identify financing and service needs.
• Drive annual renewal activities, including pricing discussions, term negotiations, and coordination of required documentation.
• Partner with Credit, Operations, and other internal departments to facilitate seamless renewals, issue resolution, and exceptional customer service.
• Monitor portfolio performance, customer utilization trends, and potential risk indicators, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Coordinate the timely collection of financial statements, reporting requirements, and other required customer documentation.
• Maintain accurate customer records, pipeline activity, forecasts, and relationship updates within HubSpot CRM.
• Participate in Regional Meetings by providing pipeline updates, portfolio status, and closing forecasts.
• Support customer retention initiatives by proactively addressing customer concerns and strengthening long‑term customer relationships.
• Assist customers with onboarding and effective utilization of the ARM customer portal and its functionality.

Skills

Agriculture background

Business development

Credit underwriting

Relationship building

Loan documentation

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Ag Resource Management, LLC (ARM) is seeking a Loan Officer to originate agricultural and commercial lending opportunities while managing an assigned portfolio. The role emphasizes developing new business, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering financing solutions that support customer success and ARM's growth.

A solid understanding of the agricultural market and local community is essential, with responsibilities including portfolio management, renewals, and cross‑functional