Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender

Would you like to contribute to the mission of supporting agriculture and rural America?

Are you a goal-driven business developer who is motivated by building and growing a strong portfolio?

Do you believe lasting relationships—not transactions—are the foundation of long-term success with customers?

Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where shared success matters?

Are you entrepreneurial in spirit, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and creating value?

Do you excel at prospecting, networking, and building connections that turn into meaningful business relationships?

Look no further because Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender to serve our 21-county territory in southwest Georgia.

Company Profile
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a financial institution that provides financing for agriculture, agribusiness and rural real estate purchases and improvements. We are headquartered in Bainbridge, with six offices that service 21 counties in the southwestern-most portion of the state of Georgia. With over $800 million in assets, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System.

Job Description
The Relationship Manager/Commericial Ag Lender will serve as a sales and business development representative of the Association and is a highly skilled negotiator that is committed to building lasting customer relationships. The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender has direct involvement in all aspects of agricultural lending with proficiency in risk assessment and loan structuring; maintains an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and conforms as appropriate; has direct responsibility for maintaining acceptable credit administration and credit quality; and will build and service a loan portfolio which meets the growth objectives of the Association.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, economics, finance, or a related field and/or experience equivalent to the degree
• Five years or more of commercial lending experience preferred
• Exceptional prospecting and networking skills
• Demonstrated selling and negotiation skills related to commercial lending
• Strong analysis, judgment and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the borrower and the ACA
• Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition