Grain Origination Specialist (ID: 5422)

Our client is a leader within the Ontario grain marketing industry. They offer a variety of agronomy and crop services and pride themselves in providing best in class products and services to farming and community customers.  They currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join their team as a full-time Grain Origination Specialist.  This position will focus on purchasing grain from valued suppliers while striving to achieve volume growth and profitability.  They are offering a very competitive total compensation package including career growth opportunities.  Join this team that is setting the standard for the industry!

You will be responsible for:

• Working to continue growing a business that is the first choice in value-added grain marketing.
• Provide market information and cash grain bids to clients.
• Establish a grain marketing plan for targeted customers.
• Develop relationships with growers, industry partners, and competitors
• Purchase grain through supplier programs that meet or exceed their pricing, transportation, storage, and information.

• Acquire new business through regular contact with current and prospective clients through onsite farm visits and via phone.
• Work closely with the Crop Specialists and other staff to support the sales efforts of the Co-op through information on prospects, problems, and opportunities.
• Purchase grain for delivery into company facilities and direct delivery markets.
• Supports operational staff to deliver exceptional client service that will measurably increase the companies’ client retention.
• Work with drivers, customers, and employees to set the time and location of on-farm and field pick-up purchases.
• Understand and follow all health & safety, environmental policies, and procedures.
• Maintains and updates customer information records on a daily basis.
• Completes all administrative functions related to these purchases including contracts, settlements and updates to the Grain Merchandisers.

Requirements for this position:

• Bilingual - French & English is a definite asset.
• A University or College degree specializing in Ag Economics, Ag Marketing, Agri-Business, or an equivalent AND/OR 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• A background and demonstrated success in agriculture
• Passion for advice-based sales and customer relationship development.
• Demonstrated passion for delivering exceptional customer service experiences.
• Ability to build professional relationships and partnerships, assess business opportunities