Loyal, WI Career Opportunities

Why Northside?
Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview
The Accounts Receivable Administrator is responsible for tracking payments, reconciling accounts, and is vital in its role to support the finance department. The Accounts Receivable Administrator must be accurate, timely, and maintain strong internal and external client satisfaction. This role supports key financial operations and offers opportunities for career growth within the finance department. The Accounts Receivable Administrator must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements related to accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing: Monitor, process, reconcile, and apply incoming payments (checks, electronic transfers, credit cards) to customer accounts.

Collections: Verify customer accounts have proper billing details and assertively monitor outstanding accounts. Must proactively follow up with customers for overdue payments and escalate unresolved accounts to management when needed in a timely manner.

Credit Application Management: Require, evaluate, and process customer credit applications promptly and accurately in adherence to company policies.

Customer Communication: Communicate with customers to address and resolve account inquiries clearly and professionally.

Supporting Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with sales and other departments to align credit terms with company objectives and customer needs. Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy and investigate discrepancies on accounts.

Reporting: Analyze, prepare, and present regular reports on accounts receivable status, including aging reports and collections metrics.

Process Improvement: Provide input on process improvements for accounts receivable workflows.

Job Requirements

Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience: Three years of professional experience in accounts receivable or related financial role.

Technical Skills:
o Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.
o Numerical accuracy, accounting software proficiency, financial reporting, and data entry.
o Competence in Microsoft suite applications and other relevant tools.

Soft Skills:
o Integrity, confidentiality, and resilience.
o Possess a business-financial, positive mindset with a customer experience focus.
o Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
o Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
o Self-driven with excellent attention to detail.

Work Environment:

This role is typically office-based (Loyal, WI) with potential for hybrid or remote work.

Why Northside?
Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Department: Agronomy
Reports to: Agronomy Sales Manager
Location: Loyal, WI / Stanley, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The Agronomy Administrative Specialist is a vital role within the Agronomy Department, focusing on support of sales, purchasing, and customer service administration. This position is responsible for assisting in the facilitation of agronomy-related sales and purchasing processes, including the maintenance of rebates and prepay, purchase orders, and coordinating logistics. Additionally, the role contributes to financial operations such as invoicing, account reconciliation, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and financial stability for the business. This position offers career growth opportunities and requires adherence to company policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance and business continuity.

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Key Responsibilities

Sales Continuity & Coordination

• Collaborate with team members and management to address opportunities related to customer inquiries and agronomic needs.
• Create and update customer maps to ensure accurate product placement and service.
• Monitor agronomy specific technology tools to assist agronomists in scouting and making recommendations for growers.
• Organize and manage details for grower or in-house agronomy meetings and events.

Purchasing and Logistics

• Facilitate purchase order entry and contract reconciliation.
• Coordinate with logistics and suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Verify invoices and purchase order details, updating as necessary.
• Assist with inventory management, supplier debits, rebates and retail pricing.
• Coordinate and review seed orders in technology platforms to ensure procurement in accurate package and seed size.

Data Management & Precision Agriculture

• Input data for Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs) under the oversight of Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs).
• Coordinate soil sampling activities, including conventional, grid, and zone sampling.
• Process precision agriculture data for soil sampling, tissue sampling, Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Test (PSNT), and soil health sampling.
• Maintain digital “as-applied” data for key customer accounts and update various Excel spreadsheets.

Customer Service Administration & Client Relations

• Ensure customer retention and satisfaction by positively engaging with customers via phone, email, or in-person to address inquiries and process work orders.
• Assist customers and provide in-office support during extended hours of peak seasons.
• Generate accurate and timely invoices, ensuring compliance with customer contracts.

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Job Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Agronomy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience
  • 2+ years of professional experience in an agronomy, administrative, or customer service role.
• Skills:
  • Highly motivated, independent with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Thrive in a rapid, dynamic environment, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with learning job-specific software.
  • Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with occasional travel to fields or agronomy service sites.
• Seasonal variations in workload, particularly during planting and harvest periods.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits package including health, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), short-term disability, life, accident, critical illness, workplace wellness, profit sharing and retirement plan, and paid time off (PTO).

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

The Client Operations Associate is responsible for providing excellent service and efficient support in various aspects of the sales fulfillment process. This role involves managing daily client interactions, processing orders, and facilitating transactions to ensure smooth operations while maximizing the client experience. Serving as a vital link between clients and operations, the Client Operations Associate ensures the successful delivery of products and services through a seamless sales process. The Client Operations Associate must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication:   Professionally and promptly respond to phone, email, or text inquiries to address client questions, provide accurate account or product information, and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Feed Order Management:  Accurately process and manage client feed orders.  Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Agronomy Order Management:  Handle client requests for agronomy products and services.  Collaborate with agronomy sales and operations to meet client needs effectively.
• Walk-In Business:  Greet and assist walk-in clients with their inquiries and purchases.  Maintain a welcoming and organized front office environment.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Grain Purchasing:  Facilitate grain purchasing transactions.  Ensure accurate recording and documentation of all transactions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with sales consultants, agronomy operations, feed operations, and other departments to drive company objectives and client needs.
• Process Improvement: Provide input on process improvements for client operations workflows.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  Additional education or certifications in sales or agriculture-related fields are valued.
• Experience:  Proven experience, preferably in a sales or agriculture setting.
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of agricultural products, feed, and grain markets are valued.
  • Proficient in client relationship management.
  • Competent in data entry, Microsoft suite applications, and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Positive attitude with a strong team orientation and client focus.
  • Excellent time management, organizational, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and business needs.

Work Environment

• This role is office-based (Loyal, WI) with chance interaction in a warehouse or outdoor environment.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

The Client Relations Analyst plays a vital role in enhancing the overall client experience and business finance precision by providing timely and accurate invoices, insightful reporting, and analysis of client data. Key responsibilities include managing the invoicing process, generating client performance reports, and providing tailored solutions to strategic accounts. The role is a key contributor to the finance team with potential career growth.  The Client Relations Analyst ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements regarding invoicing processes and financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice
  • Oversee accurate and timely invoicing processes for assigned accounts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and business continuity.
  • Provide clear, concise explanations of invoice details to clients.  Address inquiries, concerns, and resolve discrepancies accurately and promptly.
• Report
  • Generate and analyze regular performance reports, presenting key metrics and actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular, deep-dive analyses to understand client behavior and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve client experience.
• Maintain Strategic Accounts
  • Understand client needs and objectives to deliver tailored solutions and maximize value.  Provide unique client understanding through analysis.
  • Cross-collaborate with inside sales to provide timely client support and foster strong, long-term relationships.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Technology Utilization
  • Proficiently use relevant software, applications and relevant tools for invoicing and account management and stay updated on technological advancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the client experience while supporting current invoicing and financial procedures.

Job Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in agricultural business, accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience: Three years of professional experience servicing clients. Experience in the agricultural industry is valued.
• Technical Skills:
  • Financial reporting, numerical accuracy, and software-use proficiency.
  • Competence in Microsoft suite applications and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Highly motivated, self-driven individual with excellent attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong team orientation.
  • Possess a business-financial, positive mindset with a client experience focus.
  • Problem-solver with the ability to think critically under pressure.
  • Adaptable to changing priorities and business needs with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

The Client Relations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving business growth through client engagement, commodity contracting, grain purchasing, and lead generation. This position requires a willingness to understand commodity markets, engage proactively with clients, and administer the sales processes efficiently. This role is ideal for a driven professional passionate about the agriculture industry and looking to make a significant impact through sales and market engagement. The position supports key sales and operational strategies and offers opportunities for career growth. The Client Relations Coordinator must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement:  Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing friendly service and responding promptly to inquiries.
• Commodity Contracting:  Enhance client engagement through a variety of contract offerings. Process contracts with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and timely execution from initial creation to final closure.
• Grain Purchasing:  Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage grain purchasing activities, ensuring competitive pricing, quality standards, and timely procurement.
• Lead Generation:  Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive market outreach, networking, and relationship building. Document client interactions to meet touchpoint metrics and track engagement progress.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Market Engagement:  Facilitate meaningful discussions with clients to gain insights into client needs, market sentiments, and competitor dynamics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with internal departments such as operations, logistics, and finance to ensure seamless service delivery, resolve client issues, and align business strategies for optimal results.
• Process Improvement:  Provide input on process enhancements for client relation workflows, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in agricultural business, business, sales, or related field. Equivalent experience considered.
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to understand commodity markets, grain purchasing, and agricultural sales.
  • Skilled in client relationship management.
  • Proficient in data entry, Microsoft suite applications, sales software, and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
  • Possess a confident and positive mindset with a client experience focus.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily office-based (Loyal, WI) with occasional travel for client meetings or industry events.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview

The Client Relations Manager plays a pivotal role in driving business growth through client engagement, commodity contracting, grain purchasing, and lead generation. This position requires a strategic leader who develops proactive client relationships, is willing to learn about markets and oversees sales processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and success. This role is ideal for a driven professional passionate about the agriculture industry and looking to lead a team to make a significant impact through enhancing the client experience. The position supports key sales and operational strategies and provides opportunities for career growth. The Client Relations Manager will ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Experience Management: Lead and develop strong client relationships by providing exceptional service, responding promptly to inquiries, and identifying opportunities for enhanced client satisfaction through dynamic selling seasons.
• Commodity Contracting: Oversee and improve client engagement strategies through a variety of contract offerings. Drive contract processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and strategic execution.
• Lead Generation: Develop and implement strategies to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Lead proactive market outreach, networking, and relationship-building initiatives. Monitor and track client engagement metrics for continuous improvement.
• Team Development and Support:  Ensure team is flexible, resilient, high-performing, and developing professionally.  Train team on selling products/services, quoting, and systems.  Lead, coach, and mentor team to achieve client relations goals. 

Supporting Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Create, execute, and review internal policies and procedures with special attention to team productivity.  Oversee the implementation and maintenance of client relationship management software and tools.  Provide recommendations on process improvements for client relations, workflows and technology.
• Relationship Management:  Foster the growth of relationships, internally and externally, by focusing on collaborative problem-solving and sound decision-making. Stay client-focused by proactively engaging, identifying needs, and delivering personalized solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other departments to provide sales, services, and position insight as it pertains to feed, agronomy, and grain operations and manufacturing.  Align client relations and service goals with business needs.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Business, Agricultural Sciences, Marketing, or related field.  Additional sales-related or agricultural certifications are valued.
• Experience: Proven professional experience managing teams, meeting goals, and cross-collaboration.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of sales cycles, trends, and goals, client behavior, and strategy and tactics.
  • Skill in Microsoft suite applications, CRM tools and dashboards, and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Proven ability to professionally lead and coach teams, fostering professional growth.
  • Confident and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Motivated, results-driven, ethical decision-maker with the ability to effectively collaborate and adapt.
  • Possess strategic, analytical mindset with problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.

Why Northside?
Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Summary

The Truck Spreader falls under Agronomy & Grain Operations and will assist in and perform a wide range of activities under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure the spring fertilizer and fall harvest seasons run smoothly.  Traditionally this includes truck spreader driving in the spring and grain handling operations/driving in the fall.  The Truck Spreader will also assist with operational activities.  This position will be responsible for assisting in business seasonal needs and requires a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and technical skills.  A good working relationship with other employees and knowledge of a wide variety of tasks is needed to excel at this position.  

Key Responsibilities

• Drive truck spreader
• Product delivery according to dispatched schedule and seasonal needs
• Deliver to correct locations, fields, and verify correct product
• Assist with loading and unloading fertilizer and grain
• Complete appropriate paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist in operational day to day tasks of fertilizing and grain handling
• Fertilizer and grain housekeeping and equipment cleanouts
• Run the scales and grain dryer, sample loads, load/unload trucks, and other such operations
• Complete preventative equipment maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, checking batteries, changing filters, changing fluids and lubrication
• Assist with soil sampling
• Haul product between warehouses and facilities

Additional Duties

• Operate a forklift
• Weekend work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent

Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material

Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations

Display a high degree of adaptability and flexibility