Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Commstock Investments is an independent, full-service agriculture risk management firm specializing in commodity brokerage services. The role involves executing transactions, communicating market changes to clients, and developing new customer relationships while working alongside experienced brokers.
Responsibilities
- Execute futures and options transactions specifically requested by the customer
- Communicate with clients on market changes/sell signals/options strategies as necessary
- Assist customers in the formulation and implementation of appropriate hedging or speculative strategies
- Develop new customers to grow existing customer base (phone, meetings, on farm visits)
- Collaborate with Customer Service Managers to maintain up to date records of customer information
- Comply with all NFA, industry compliance regulations and company rules
- Conduct and/or participate in radio/print/media/TV appearances as opportunities exist to promote both broker and firm
- Conduct marketing seminars to promote individual portfolio growth and promote firm image and growth
- Contribute to publications/recorded services/other promotions as needed to build business
- Be available for customer calls and questions
- This is a full-time position. Brokers should enjoy working in an office environment and speaking to farmers all day
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required (Ag Business or Ag Finance preferred but others accepted)
- Currently holds a Series 3 License
- Must have proven ability to develop long term relationships with clients via phone/face-to-face/written communication
- Strong prospecting and sales skills (ex: networking, seminars, or cold calling)
- Must be able to keep confidential information and perform in a trustworthy and ethical manner
- Must have excellent computer skills
- Must be able to take initiative and solve problems
- Prior livestock/grain marketing/hedging/client relations or similar experience preferred
Benefits
- You will be working alongside a senior broker with years of experience.
- Most compliance and administrative work will be handled by Commstock Professionals, allowing you time to focus on building and assisting your client base.
- You may be able to attend national conferences for lead generation.
- You will enjoy a competitive base salary, and commission system that should be attractive to the individual that is passionate about marketing and serving their clients.
- We offer guaranteed income during the introductory period.
- Following this period, risk management advisors eventually transition to a 100% commission plan with the goal of making six figure annual salaries.
Company Overview
Commstock Investments is an agriculture risk management company that offers grain marketing, crop insurance & commodity brokerage services. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Royal, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.commstock.com.