Relationship Manager

MidAtlantic Farm Credit Inc.

Frederick (MD)

Hybrid

USD 62,300 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and vision/dental

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan reimbursement

Leadership and career development

Paid maternity and bonding leave

Paid short-term disability

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Horizon Farm Credit is seeking a Relationship Manager to support beginning farmers across South Central Pennsylvania, Central Maryland, and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The role includes delivering tailored financing, education, and exceptional customer experiences while serving as a Grow Ahead leader for regional teams and partners.

You will cultivate new business and service existing relationships, guiding clients through loan processes and a three-year program transition to a

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Education or related field.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong customer relationships with beginning farmers.
Coach customers to understand business and financial aspects of farming operations.
Guide customers through the loan process and transition to ARM after the program.
Identify new business opportunities from existing and prospective farmers.
Educate farmers on business and financial management topics.
Present at industry events and webinars.
Handle inbound inquiries from startup farmers seeking information on products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer handling

Farm lending knowledge

Portfolio management

Timely service

Communication skills

Customer meetings

Agriculture knowledge

Adaptability

Travel ability

Attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Education or related field.

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers career development/training, the ability to work in a collaborative team environment, and a great work/life balance?

Overview

Horizon Farm Credit is recruiting for a Relationship Manager focusing on supporting beginning farmers to join our lending team. This position will support South Central Pennsylvania, Central Maryland, and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Qualified candidates may work in the Winchester, VA, Westminster, MD, Frederick, MD, or Chambersburg, PA, branch. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Our ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, and analytical individual with enthusiasm to support the agricultural community.

In this position, you will deliver customized financing, extraordinary customer experiences, and impactful education. You will also serve as a Grow Ahead leader to the internal regional team and externally to outside industry partners. In this role, you will focus on cultivating new and servicing existing business relationships with farmers who are starting, growing, or transitioning to a farm.

Areas of Responsibility Include:

Build and maintain strong customer relationships by providing personalized service and one on-one educational support to beginning customers.
Coach customers to better understand the business and financial aspects of their farm operations, setting them up for future success.
Provide increasing levels of one-on-one attention to enhance the skillset of beginning borrowers, enabling them to transition smoothly into the traditional ARM portfolio.
Guide customers through the approximately three-year program and create a smooth customer transition to a traditional Agricultural Relationship Manager (ARM) after program completion.
Manage the rotating Young Beginning Small program to help HFC expand its reach and prepare farmers for the future of agriculture.
Identify new business opportunities from existing and new prospective farmers and guide them through the loan process.
Demonstrate expertise in educating farmers and others in the agricultural community on business and financial management topics.
May present at industry conferences/meetings, customer-facing webinars, Ag Biz Masters classes, and more.
Take prospect calls and/or email inquiries from startup farmers looking for additional information on HFC products and services.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Education or related field.

Experience

Generally, one to five years of relevant experience in sales, the agricultural industry, financial services, financial literacy, or as an educator in finance or a related field.

Preferred Skills

Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Able to manage challenging customer situations.
Strong knowledge of agricultural lending and related financial products and services and selling skills.
Capable of managing customer relationships withinthe assigned portfolio under general supervision.
Handles duties within the required time expectations, delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to employ diplomacy and tact with customers and prospects while articulating the benefits of Farm Credit.
Ability to spend a significant amount of time meeting with customers, prospects, and referral generators.
Knowledge of agriculture is preferred.
Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
Ability to travel to/from other branch offices, customer meetings, etc., as required.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.

Who are we?

Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.

What can we offer you?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including: