Grain Merchandiser - Effingham

Location: · Effingham · Reports to: · VP of Grain · Compensation: · $60,000 - $85,000/annually · Benefits Overview: · Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays · 401k match up to 6% · One week paid Parental Leave · Referral Program · Compa ...

Job description

Location:
Effingham


Reports to:
VP of Grain


Compensation:
$60,000 - $85,000/annually


Benefits Overview:
Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
401k match up to 6%
One week paid Parental Leave
Referral Program
Company Incentive Program
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid Life insurance and long term disability insurance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics:
Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or equivalent experience. Experience in grain industry preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public


Key Responsibilities:
Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures.

Grain Origination:
Procure grain from local producers and call on new accounts.
Work with producers updating them on market trends, current grain quotes, grain programs, and form marketing plans.

Work closely with Grain Marketing personnel (i.e., grain merchants, grain buyers, the hedge desk and accountants) in exchange of information.

Communicate bid changes and closing bids to customers.
Report and record all purchasing contracts quickly and accurately.
Assist in the management of logistics (rail and truck).
Assist with rail billing and grain sales settlements as needed.
Perform daily hedging activities.
Work with the elevator and office staff in the exchange of information to enhance the flow of grain.
Provide excellent customer service and work well with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and potential customers.

Work Environment:
The nature of the business requires extended hours.

Travel:

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.