Agriculture Jobs in Illinois with TN Sponsorship

INTRODUCTION

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Aligns Member Resource business strategies with its technology and processes by analyzing business operations while providing recommended solutions to align individual business functions with organizational and financial goals. Consults with member company sales and marketing teams on use of technology and sales data with the goal to analyze and provide meaningful reports to meet their business needs. Provides leadership to the GROWMARK System on member company sales program qualification as well as member company redemption. Understands the structure, policies, and operations of the enterprise and FS Members and recommends business-focused or technology-focused solutions to improve general business processes and planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works closely with the FS cooperative marketing managers and marketing assistants to analyze sales data for FS cooperative sales program development, including cross-selling and lead generation. Responsible for the coordination of reporting for GROWMARK product division sales and marketing programs with member cooperatives.

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau to support operational, financial, and strategic initiatives. Analyze large, complex datasets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Provides leadership in the generation of market trend and market share analysis. Responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing up to date market data reports to support business planning.

• Responsible for sales classification management for FS cooperatives to provide uniform sales reporting. This includes auditing, updating, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders on regular basis.

• Consults with IT Portfolio to provide guidance on reporting needs of internal and external customers. Translate business needs to IT portfolio by acting as a liaison between members and IT and help to design reports and widgets that are useful in meeting the needs of internal and external customers.

• Responsible for ongoing assessment, development, and implementation of business processes that result in appropriate management of risk, excellent customer service, and desired financial results.

• Ability to lead cross-functional team projects designed to streamline processes, optimize the use of enterprise technologies, identify opportunities for automation, and recommend the best solution.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across reporting tools and platforms. Maintain and audit process documentation.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, marketing, or other business/people related field and 3 or more years experience with reporting and analytics tools. Tableau experience is strongly preferred.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Prefer GROWMARK System marketing or management experience.

Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $79,500.00 - $109,287.50

At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

LOCATION

Location: Bloomington, IL

Nearest Major Market: Bloomington IL

Nearest Secondary Market: Normal

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