Grain Marketing Representative

We currently have

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opportunity for a Grain Marketing Representative at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Kindersley, SK.

GRAIN MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

As a Grain Merchant, you will contribute to the strategy and execution of the location's grain merchandising plan by managing sourcing and logistics; and guiding customer relations and contract management.

Develops and maintains effective business relationships with current and potential future customers, based upon an approach of targeting customers with whom the company can profitably do business.  Maintain regular contact with customers at the location.

Contacts producers on farm based on customer strategies in order to increase awareness of customer's / business needs and develops Crop Plans for key customers

Develop and implement a merchandising strategy for the location

Collect grain samples for processing to create data sample base

Develop grain contracts to reflect movement opportunities as well as customer strategy

Adhere to contract compliance (i.e. contract signature and ensuring delivery)

Arrange delivery of grain contracts for weekly grain orders

Provides timely service, marketing options, contracting options and advice to current and potential customers

Arranges for customer learning opportunities that provide incremental value

Keeps informed of competitor activities within the market area, and recommends marketing program and service revisions

Participates in market area promotional activities

Executes sales programs within assigned area in order to meet and / or exceed budgeted grain volumes and margins

Performs other related duties as required

Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented with successful completion of Certificate in Agriculture, Agri-Business Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education. Experience merchandising grain and working knowledge of futures and commodity trading in Canada is preferred.  Proven negotiating and risk management skills along with the ability to problem solve and make decisions.   Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which result in the required level of knowledge, competencies, skills and abilities may be considered.  Must possess a valid class 5 driver's license.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.