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Join Hurley & Associates and Help Farm Families Build a More Confident Future
Build a rewarding career partnering with farm families to navigate market uncertainty, manage risk, and strengthen their operations for future generations.

Hurley & Associates is looking for motivated professionals to join our team as a Farm Marketing Consultant, working directly with producers to develop marketing strategies and manage commodity risk.
About Hurley & Associates
For nearly 40 years, Hurley & Associates has helped farm families navigate commodity markets, manage risk, and strengthen their financial future. Guided by Christian and family values, we're committed to service, partnership, responsibility, and perseverance. We believe meaningful work comes from helping producers make confident decisions while building lasting relationships.
Why Choose Hurley & Associates?

This is more than a consulting role - it's an opportunity to build lasting relationships, develop your own client portfolio, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of farm families.

• Meaningful Work: Help farm families navigate uncertainty and build lasting success.
• 18- Month Mentorship: Learn alongside an experienced mentor through structured training, client relationship development.
• Career Growth: Develop your own client portfolio while growing your expertise and earning potential.
• Team Support: Collaborate with experienced consultants who are invested in sharing knowledge, strategies, and support to help you grow and succeed.
• Licensing: Company-sponsored Series 3preparation and licensing.
• Investing in You: We recognize every career path is different. Through personalized coaching, professional development, and transferable skill building, we'll help you grow into your strengths.
• Work-Life Balance: Balance your professional responsibilities and personal priorities through a combination of office collaboration, occasional travel, and the flexibility to thoughtfully plan your workweek.

Farm Marketing Consultant Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic marketing and risk management plans tailored to individual farm operations.
• Analyze commodity markets to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Build lasting relationships with producers and their advisors.
• Confidently guide clients through market decisions by presenting clear strategies and risk management options through cash sales, futures, options, and others.
• Develop new client relationships through networking, referrals, industry involvement, and relationship development.
• Serve as a trusted partner, helping producers make informed marketing and risk management decisions.
• Educate clients on market strategies, helping them gain clarity and reducing stress in decision-making.

What We’re Looking For:

• Builds trust quickly and develops long-term relationships.

• Confidently influences others by communicating clear recommendations and helping clients make informed decisions.
• Self-motivated with the ambition to create opportunities, develop new business, and achieve meaningful results.
• Strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex problems and simplifying market information into practical recommendations.
• Coachable with a growth mindset who welcomes feedback and continually seeks to improve.
• Resilient and comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone to build relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Passionate about helping producers succeed while demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and commitment to long-term client success.

Work Environment & Travel

This position is based in a Hurley & Associates office. Consultants are expected to work on-site alongside experienced team members to maximize training, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development opportunities.

Occasional travel is required for client meetings, farm visits, industry events, and training programs.

Compensation & Career Growth
At Hurley & Associates, we believe in rewarding initiative, professional growth, and long-term client success. The anticipated starting salary for this position is $55,000, with significant upside opportunity; the variable nature of this pay is comprised of base pay plus performance incentives. Hurley takes into account a variety of factors to determine base pay including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. You will have opportunities to build and expand your own client deck, develop advanced commodity marketing and risk management expertise, mentor future consultants, and pursue leadership opportunities.