Grain Merchant

Grain Purchaser

Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced role with key logistics and commodity trading responsibilities that drive business success. This job is primarily responsible for originating grain purchases from growers while promoting company products and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, determining customer requirements, executing contracts and agreements, and resolving customer related issues.

In this job, you will :

• Originate grain purchases from growers; work with origination staff to maximize commercial and producer origination thru team communication and execution.
• Conduct annual farm / business visits for all major accounts.
• Add new business accounts to manage / service.
• Document new accounts and track success.
• Work with manager and others to analyze three year handle information on all producer / commercial accounts assigned to evaluate customer market share and growth / retention.
• Identify accounts that are underperforming and develop a marketing strategy to correct.
• Execute and manage contract including signing and execution of terms, conditions and delivery.
• Review facility and region profit and loss statements; discuss findings and ideas / issues with Facility Manager and Commercial Manager.
• Receive in-bound calls and assist the other buying groups in servicing the facility's customer base.
• Gather, review, and contribute commodity market analysis and information in support of location / regional position.
• Input customer information into the CRM product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll need to be considered :

Education :

Required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred - Master's degree in Agricultural business.

Experience :

Required - 3 years' experience in trading, logistics, or related field.

Preferred - Prior contract negotiation and grain industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Here's additional information you need to know :

Physical Demands & Requirements :

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and / or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions :

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and / or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment. Travel, up to 10% travel to assigned producers in assigned area(s).

The expected base pay range for this role is : $63,060.00 - $78,510.00 Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today! Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including : an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish.