Leasing Specialist

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.

Compeer Financial is a member‑owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross‑functional committee opportunities (i.e., Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Rochester, MN;
Mankato, MN;
Lakeville, MN;
Onalaska, WI;
Eau Claire, WI office location.

This position is responsible for serving Compeer's internal and external clients by developing new business through Financial Officers, agribusinesses and vendor relationships. The incumbent will market, structure and deliver leasing products; lead any Compeer 'front‑end guidance' research, and collaborate with other Compeer teams for smooth and efficient process flow and client service.

• Develops and supports programs targeting manufacturers, regional cooperatives, and/or large agribusinesses with retail affiliates.
• Tracks progress of leases until the transaction is denied or totally funded and the lease is closed.
• Increases the close rate between approved leases and closed leases. Provides quotes from published pricing schedule.
• Maintains focus on delivering high quality client service to internal and external clients while balancing the need to maintain sound credit/leasing administration.
• Manages stock and specific lease transaction issues.
• Educates lending team members on advantages of lease products.
• Manages third party vendors as necessary.
• Oversees portfolio management activities including lease renewals, account monitoring, client retention, and portfolio growth strategies.
• Supports fleet leasing management through scheduling, lifecycle coordination, reporting, and operational oversight.
• Assists with leasing‑related projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports Senior Leasing Specialists with day‑to‑day responsibilities including documentation, transaction processing, pricing support, and client follow‑up.

• Aggressively markets leasing and related services, establishes new market relationships which contribute towards attainment of goals and business objectives.
• Maintains a prospect file, establishes ongoing prospecting plans and activities, and develops and maintains a commitment to individual sales goals.
• Partners with Core Markets‑Lending team members to bring "value added" products to clients.
• Responsible for sales closings, positive client relations, and generally contributing to the Compeer image as the leading financial institution committed to borrowers.

• Continuously builds on industry knowledge as a leasing and agricultural business resource to clients.
• Provides internal client support in leasing education and supporting lease marketing efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, banking, legal, agriculture or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 3+ years of related experience in a lending environment, agricultural credit, sales/marketing or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, agribusiness or related field or an equivalent combination of…