Growing Forward Manager

Posting Date: Jan 29, 2025

Location:

Louisville, KY, US, 40299 Denver, CO, US, 80019 Greensburg, IN, US, 47240 Rushville, IN, US, 46173 Hopkinsville, KY, US, 42240 Lafayette, IN, US, 47905 Shelbyville, KY, US, 40065 Hardinsburg, KY, US, 40143 Rochester, IN, US, 46975 Kokomo, IN, US, 46901 Wooster, OH, US, 44691 Osceola, AR, US, 72370 Paragould, AR, US, 72450 Hagerstown, IN, US, 47346 Bowling Green, KY, US, 42101 Remote, CO, US, 80444 Remote, KS, US, 67207 Lagrange, IN, US, 46761 Temecula, CA, US, 92590 Circleville, OH, US, 43113 Dickson, TN, US, 37055 Franklin, IN, US, 46131 Albany, OH, US, 45710 London, OH, US, 43140 Columbus, IN, US, 47203 Springfield, OH, US, 45504 Celina, OH, US, 45822 Poplar Grove, AR, US, 72374 Lexington, KY, US, 40511 Columbia, TN, US, 38401 Rensselaer, IN, US, 47978 Remote, NM, US, 87505 Jasper, IN, US, 47546 Cookeville, TN, US, 38501 Scottsburg, IN, US, 47170 Mount Orab, OH, US, 45154 Mt Sterling, KY, US, 40353 Somerset, KY, US, 42503 Wynne, AR, US, 72396 Louisville, KY, US, 40223 Owensboro, KY, US, 42301 Williamsport, IN, US, 47993 Cambridge, OH, US, 43725 Athens, TN, US, 37303 Dresden, TN, US, 38225 Utica, OH, US, 43080 Somerville, TN, US, 38068 Humboldt, TN, US, 38343 Crawfordsville, IN, US, 47933 McMinnville, TN, US, 37110 Delphos, OH, US, 45833 Maysville, KY, US, 41056 Eaton, OH, US, 45320 Bluffton, IN, US, 46714 Glasgow, KY, US, 42141 Mansfield, OH, US, 44906 South Bend, IN, US, 46614 Chattanooga, TN, US, 37421 Maryville, TN, US, 37801 Knoxville, TN, US, 37912 Columbia City, IN, US, 46725 Norwalk, OH, US, 44857 Shelbyville, TN, US, 37160 Marion, AR, US, 72364 Durango, CO, US, 81301 Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37130 Evansville, IN, US, 47725 Campbellsville, KY, US, 42718 Sugarcreek, OH, US, 44681 Stryker, OH, US, 43557 Lebanon, TN, US, 37090 Orwell, OH, US, 44076 Valparaiso, IN, US, 46383 Springfield, TN, US, 37172 Lawrenceburg, TN, US, 38464 Remote, NV, US, 89310 Corydon, IN, US, 47112 Marion, IN, US, 46953 Greencastle, IN, US, 46135 Fayetteville, TN, US, 37334 Ripley, TN, US, 38063 Bellefontaine, OH, US, 43311 Henderson, KY, US, 42420 Washington CH, OH, US, 43160 Baltimore, OH, US, 43105 Greeneville, TN, US, 37745 Jonesboro, AR, US, 72404 Bloomington, IN, US, 47404 Alliance, OH, US, 44601 Anderson, IN, US, 46012 Santa Rosa, CA, US, 95403 Elizabethtown, KY, US, 42701 Gray, TN, US, 37615 Washington, IN, US, 47501 Russellville, KY, US, 42276 Versailles, OH, US, 45380

Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences.

Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 12 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do.

SCHEDULE: Full Time, Hybrid
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 50% - 75%

COMPENSATION: $78,522.00 to $150,980.00 base salary plus potential for variable compensation. Base pay is determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Farm Credit Mid-America/Rural 1st may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.

About Our Opportunity

The Growing Forward Manager builds and maintains relationships with retail stakeholders and customers in the young, beginning, and emerging market segment. Using knowledge of the Growing Forward program, agriculture and finance, this position fully understands the young, beginning, and emerging marketplaces and positions Farm Credit Mid-America products to best meet the needs of this market.

How You Will Spend Your Time

Manages the Growing Forward Portfolio across the association's five state territory and works with credit and risk partners to maintain portfolio health.
In conjunction with the Head of Customer Engagement, sets strategy for the Growing Forward program; manages special projects for YBS initiatives; provides operational support and facilitation on educational programming and outreach, and collaborates with retail teams to provide pertinent feedback for the program.
Interprets market data to proactively identify opportunities and issues, then implements solutions and best practices within the assigned territory.
Works with retail staff to maintain consistency and integrity of the Growing Forward portfolio, including proactively managing risk by monitoring credit quality, database and reporting, delinquencies, and probability of default (PD) migration.
Champions and accountable for program buy-in by establishing and maintaining solid relationships with sales team members, leaders and other internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborates with the Customer Engagement team to ensure all YBS education and community investment initiatives align with the overall strategy.
Works to identify local community investment opportunities that support both brands and YBS producers.
Advises the board and leadership on YBS farmer related issues.
Provides reports on program metrics to FCMA leadership; addresses and resolves all FCA regulatory issues rleated to the Growing Forward program.
Manages the Forward Thinker award, including setting the event strategy, overseeing communications and event execution.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, agriculture or related field. 4 years related experience in a corporate environment.

Mental & Physical Requirements

While engaged in this position, team members will routinely sit, use hands for tasks, and communicate orally. Standing or walking is frequently required, while occasional demands include reaching with hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to ten pounds. Vision requirements encompass close and distance vision. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. This role may entail a blend of mental and physical capabilities, requiring strong mental acuity, problem-solving skills, and occasional physical tasks such as standing, lifting, or extended computer usage. Some roles may require physical or mental requirements related to driving, such as a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive a long-distance. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals as requested.

Farm Credit Mid-America provides a competitive total rewards package to our team members. This includes an award winning 401(k) Plan. Our Health and Financial wellness benefits provide safety, security and peace of mind for you and your family. Here is a highlight of our Total Rewards and Benefits.

Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employments without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.