Associate Oil Sales Rep Associate Oil Sales Rep Salisbury, MD, US, 21804 Jun 15, 2024

Perdue Farms
Salisbury, MD, US
Full-time

Summary

Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness!

Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.

5 billion in sales, and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains.

We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing.

But wait, there’s more Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, (k) Savings Options and so much more!

Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your journey starts now!

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking an Associate Oil Sales Rep to conduct commercial trading activities associated with palm and other vegetable oils.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Trade vegetable oil and soybean oil co-products while maximizing earnings for Perdue, with minimal supervision
  • Prospect and develop new vegetable oil accounts while maintaining excellent, long-term relationships with existing customers
  • Analyze market information impacting vegetable oil markets including supply and demand reports, stock reports, etc. Stay informed of logistics including tank car utilization, lease car rates, truck and rail freight rates, and fuel surcharge and the impact on refined oil margins.
  • Execute hedging activities to support customer sales. Ensure hedges are done properly, maintain margins, and minimize risks to Perdue
  • Collaborate with the supply planning team and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient flow of oils to the refinery and ex-tank customers
  • Interact, support, and coordinate with Operations, Accounting, Soy Processing, and Transportation groups.
  • Service customers in areas of market information, contract balances, logistics, and accounting issues; including, A / R issues and collection, and ensure all customer needs are met

Minimum Education

BS Degree in Agriculture, Ag Economics, Business or a related field

Experience Requirements

  • 0 - 2 years of customer service and / or sales experience required
  • 1 - 3 years of trading / merchandising experience preferred

Experience Preferred

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Working knowledge of cash commodity trading and CBOT
  • Sales knowledge and negotiations skills
  • Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to and from customer locations. Able to move freely about farms and other agricultural areas.

Exposed to external weather conditions to include rain, snow, and extreme temperatures (-15 - 90 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 -%), and noise (50db to db).

Able to use standard office equipment to include telephone, computers, copiers etc. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Some overnight travel may be required.

Must be comfortable in all types of food processing and industrial environments.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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