Southern Business Manager - Effingham, Illinois

Location:
Effingham

Reports to:
Byron Sikma

Summary:
Under the direction of the COO, the Area Business Manager is resp onsible to help develop and
fully implement marketing plans, to generate profitability through marketing and expense control,
operate facilities and assets to their highest efficiency and to supervise and provide leadership to
the entire team in the assigned territory.

Essential Functions:
Promote teamwork between all departments , TGM and all locations within the company.
Assist and share assets between departments and locations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and implementing successful marketing plans for all Seed
  products in South Central geography. Work with the area business managers to assure
  plans are administered.
• Supervise, lead and develop the marketing team and location managers within the
  assigned territory.
• Help develop and implement marketing plans i n the assigned territory including
  marketing communications, strategic plans and target budgets, etc.
• Responsible for the profitability of the assigned territory th r ough target marketing,
  competitive analysis, pricing strategies, continual management and evaluations’ of people
  and structure, and management of the fixed assets and inventories, etc.
• Provide leadership for the marketing team within the assigned territory by setting
  performance expectations, managing sales activities, calling on the key accou nts, and
  serving as a communications and public relations link to the company.
• Review operating costs and product quality. Modify operation and inventory control
  programs to maintain and enhance profitable of the facilities.
• Responsible for implementing sa fety and safety programs into a part of everyday
  activities within the assigned territory.
• Responsible for making sure all employees have updated job descriptions and have a
  quality performance review annually.
• Monitor accounts receivable in assigned territory, direct sales force in collections, make
  personal contact with problem accounts for resolution, and advised the Credit
  Administrator of apparent collection problems.
• Responsible for making sure all facilities and equipment pieces are clean and maintained
  in a timely manner. All equipment is neatly parked and all weeds and grass controlled.
• Responsible for having all agronomy equipment ready for each season prior to the season
  beginning. In addition , all other equipment is maintained and in good working order
  throughout the year.
• All other duties as assigned.

If interested, contact Byron Sikma at 217-342 -9231 or bsikma@southcentralfs.com

Crop Specialist- Sullivan, Illinois

Location:
Sullivan

Reports to:
Northern Business Manager

Summary:
Under the direction of the Northern Business Manager, generates profitable sales in the assigned territory through target marketing, competitive analysis, and providing value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations. Ensures the credit worthiness of customers and promotes credit programs as marketing tools.

Responsibilities:

• Implements marketing plans and develops sales strategies that generate profitable sales.
• Provides value added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects.
• Provides customer service by using soil testing, crop scouting, and other programs, and follows up on complaints.
• All other duties as assigned.

If interested, contact Ryan Hasty at 217-821-3776

Custom Applicator - Altamont, Illinois

Location:
Altamont Plant

Reports to:
Location Foreman

Summary:
This position will require all custom applications including NH3, lime, dry fertilizer, and liquid pesticides.

Responsibilities:

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.
• Have or willing to obtain spray license.
• Attend all training provided by South Central
• Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal and all environments.
• Performs other duties as required.

If interested, contact Ken Meinhart at 217-994-1617

Custom Applicator - Greenville, Illinois

Location:
Greenville Plant

Reports to:
Location Foreman

Summary:
This position will require all custom applications including NH3, lime, dry fertilizer, and liquid pesticides.

Responsibilities:

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.
• Have or willing to obtain spray license.
• Attend all training provided by South Central
• Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal and all environments.
• Performs other duties as required.

If interested, contact Ken Meinhart at 217-994-1617

Custom Applicator - Vandalia, Illinois

Location:
Vandalia Plant

Reports to:
Location Foreman

Summary:
This position will require all custom applications including NH3, lime, dry fertilizer, and liquid pesticides.

Responsibilities:

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license with Hazmat endorsement.
• Have or willing to obtain spray license.
• Attend all training provided by South Central
• Ability to work hours beyond those considered normal and all environments.
• Performs other duties as required.

If interested, contact Ken Meinhart at 217-994-1617

Accounts Payable Clerk - Effingham, Illinois

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for compiling and maintaining payable records.

Location:
Effingham

Reports to:
Richard Knebel

Essential Functions:

• Check and approve all vouchers for payment to general vendors.
• Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered and verifies proper authorization.
• Prepares invoice deduction notices, as necessary.
• Contact vendors or purchasers regarding errors in invoicing pricing, partial shipment and/or shipment substitutions.
• Answer vendor inquiries.
• Prepare accounts payable checks.
• Print all accounts payable reports and maintains all accounts payable files.
• Gather data and prepares 1099-Miscellaneous forms at year end.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, including payable others as required.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary.
• Attends required meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Time Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• A strong team player and the ability to work closely with others.
• Computer proficient and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

If you are qualified for this position and have an interest, please contact Rich Knebel at 217-342-9231 or email at rknebel@southcentralfs.com