Agtegra Cooperative · 2 days ago
Grain Marketing Specialist Trainee
Aberdeen, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
1+ years expAgtegra Cooperative is one of the nation’s largest locally-owned agricultural cooperatives, headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Grain Marketing Specialist Trainee is responsible for learning grain origination and operations, developing business relationships with customers, and assisting in grain flow planning to meet profitability goals.
AgricultureAgTechAssociationFarming
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participating in training activities focusing on the essential skills needed to be a successful Grain Marketing Specialist facilitated by the Director of Origination, Grain Marketing Specialists, and location personnel
Effectively and efficiently procuring grain from area producers into Agtegra grain elevator system, focusing on both volume and gross margin objectives
Developing long-term business relationships with targeted customers by customizing Agtegra’s programs and tools to the individual customer’s needs, along with identifying and promoting value with the intent of maximizing mutual value for both the customer and Agtegra
Understanding and following Agtegra’s grain contracting procedures as well as National Grain and Feed Association Trade and Arbitration Rules in daily grain contract activity
Communicating effectively with customers, via direct and electronic means (i.e. test messaging, e-mail, newsletters, social media, etc.), and with others in the Grain Department to: originate grain, introduce Agtegra’s programs and risk management tools, assist producers in developing/monitoring marketing plans, define customers’ needs, etc
Tracking and communicating producer trends, marketing plans, crop conditions, wants/needs/concerns to the appropriate people within Agtegra’s organization
Utilizing and maintaining detailed records on the targeted customers to enhance the understanding of customers’ needs and the unique characteristics of their operations
Participating and assisting in the planning and execution of the Grain Origination team strategy, business plans, and marketing efforts
Participating and assisting in hedge desk activities and responsibilities
Learning and understanding FOB bids and freight spreads that are utilized to procure grain and enhance margins
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-college or technical school; or one year to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver's license
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
English Proficiency
Must be 18 years or older
Strong communication and listening skills
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
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Proficient in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Benefits
Healthcare
Retirement
Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
Family leave
Clothing allowance
Company
Agtegra Cooperative
Agtegra Cooperative is an innovative, farmer-owned grain and agronomy cooperative.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Klootwyk
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Forst
Chief Financial Officer
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