Coproduct Sales Manager

Location: Watertown, South Dakota
Department: Commodities
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you ready to grow your career in the renewable fuels industry?

Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Coproduct Sales Manager to join our team in Watertown, SD. With four ethanol facilities across South Dakota and a team of over 200 professionals, we are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and protecting the environment.

About Us

At GLE, we live by our mission: “Creating Value for our Stakeholders and Protecting our Environment.”
Our Core Values—Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide everything we do. Join us in making an impact on the renewable fuels industry while contributing to a sustainable future.

Job Summary

The Coproduct Sales Manager is responsible for using commodity marketing and sales fundamentals to build, manage, and maintain business relationships through sales, marketing, and referrals. This position is also heavily involved in logistics to ensure smooth operations across GLE’s ethanol facilities. Regular regional travel is required, including occasional overnight trips.

Employment in this role is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage local and regional sales relationships for distiller’s grains (DDG) and distiller’s corn oil (DCO).

• Build and maintain a customer database for modified, wet, and dried DDG and DCO.

• Exercise independent discretion in financial commitments on behalf of GLE.

• Demonstrate knowledge of DDG, grain marketing, and crush margin management fundamentals.

• Monitor and coordinate distillers’ inventory quality and quantity across all plants.

• Oversee logistics for local truck DDG/DCO sales, hopper/tanker freight, and rail shipments.

• Manage DCO transloading business at Watertown and Mina locations.

• Maintain accurate records of sales, receivables, and freight payables.

• Host informational and sales meetings with producers and feed company representatives.

• Provide expertise to producers on animal feed rations.

• Collaborate with operations teams on production and inventory planning.

• Contribute to financial forecasts and budgets as needed.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and thorough completion of work with a strong focus on customer service.

• Travel regularly within South Dakota; occasional overnight travel required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in agricultural science, economics, chemistry, biology, or related field OR 5 years of successful agricultural product sales experience (or an equivalent combination).

• 3–5 years of proven field sales experience; 2 years in a related manufacturing industry preferred.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of USDA programs relevant to grain producers.

• Experience with Agris software preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Benefits

At GLE, we believe in supporting employees personally and professionally with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account

• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement, Continuous Education Programs

• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

• Extras: Relocation Assistance, Annual Incentive Program, and a Supportive Work Environment

Why Join GLE?

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a respectful, professional, and team-oriented environment.

• Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Apply Now

Ready to make an impact in renewable fuels? Apply today at workforcenow.adp.com and take the next step in your career with Glacial Lakes Energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GLE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status.