Regional Ag Asset Manager - California

Ag 1 Source is looking for a Regional Ag Asset Manager to join the Ag Services team of a well established international agricultural asset management company. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced agricultural asset manager looking to build upon their farm management and account oversight responsibilities. A successful candidate will be able to provide management oversight for existing properties and evaluate and purchase additional properties for the company portfolio.

What’s in it for you:

• Work in both the general farm manager and asset manager capacities at a senior level
• Be part of a well established and highly regarded agricultural management company
• Have an existing base of farm operations with the ability to grow your own regional asset portfolio
• Competitive salary and benefits

What you will be doing:

• Manage budgets, reporting and business operations within California and other in the surrounding states
• Coordinate financial and operations reporting with VP of Ag Services
• Create and communicate long-range strategic business and capital investment plans
• Oversee business planning process with tenants and contractors
• Lead planning and execution of local capital projects
• Show ownership of tenant recruiting, rent negotiation and overall farm management process
• Manage farm programs, compliance, and sustainability needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships and alliances with preferred vendors, including farm technology related to satellite imagery, irrigation systems, on-farm sensors/IoT devices, weather stations, disease and pest management, yield forecasting and measurement

A successful candidate for this Regional Ag Asset Manager will possess the following:

• Strong financial modeling skills, and analytical and financial acumen
• Farm management experience with preference to direct farming experience
• Thorough understanding of farming, crop production and insurance
• Familiarity with data analytics and precision farming, and a strong desire to support IFC’s software solutions
• Support for corporate ESG programs and standards such as Leading Harvest
• Bachelor’s degree from a land grant or Agriculture university with a record of high academic achievement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling and concise presentations
• Strong computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Compensation: This company offers a competitive salary and bonuses based upon performance

Benefits: This company offers a generous benefits package that includes a health insurance plan and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Desired Location: This position would ideally be located within the Central Valley of California

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Asset Manager job.