Marketing Merchandiser Job at AGRI-SEARCH, Champaign, IL

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  • AGRI-SEARCH
  • Champaign, IL

Job Description

Due to an upcoming retirement, a thriving Illinois grain company is seeking an experienced and skilled Grain Merchandiser to lead the charge in driving profitability and keeping grain flowing smoothly at their multiple truck and rail facilities.

Responsibilities will include:

  • 100% of the grain merchandising responsibilities. The General Manager will be available for conversations but will not get in your way.
  • Constantly monitoring the company's market position, do all of the hedging and be the go-to person in the company for marketing information.
  • Communicate regularly with all locations regarding pricing and information on purchasing grain, including working with some team members who have minimal experience in the grain industry.
  • Coach team members on HTA's and basic contracts and assist them in talking to farmers about those.
  • Do some of the rail settlements, however there is a teammate in the office who assists with this.

Skills you need:

  • At least 5-10 years of grain merchandising experience; rail experience is advantageous as is a Series 3 license.
  • Bachelor's degree in Ag Economics / Ag Business or related a Ag major is preferred.
  • Must be a numbers person who can constantly look at and compare truck versus rail markets.
  • Have an ability to work independently and think on your own; you will be merchandising on your own, not by committee.

Opportunities you will have:

  • Daily communications with the Logistics, Operations and Location Managers; this will be critical to success in this role in order to coordinate efficient truck and rail movement of grain.
  • Interaction with farmers; you should enjoy this key part of the role. You will be sharing market conditions and answering marketing questions they have.

About the company:

  • This company is consistently profitable and is growing.
  • In recent years they have installed a lot of new bins, legs and driers to improve customer service and maximize merchandising opportunities.
  • They are currently evaluating and adding more assets to bring value to their customers.

What is in it for you?

  • Join a company located in the heart of some of Illinois' most productive soils.
  • Choose to live in a rural setting, small town, or larger city environment with ample educational and entertainment options nearby.
  • Compensation will be competitive along with profit-based bonus incentives and excellent benefits.
  • The opportunity to manage the challenges and opportunities of merchandising around 25 million bushels of grain per year.
  • Be a part of the leadership team of a successful grain company.

Interested? Contact Dave Allen ( dave@agri-search.com ) for more details.

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