Commercial Manager (Chester, MT)

Bunge Iberica SA; Chester (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contribution

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Commercial Manager in Montana to oversee grain origination, trading activities, and business development at a specific location. You will lead merchandisers, partner with Operations Managers, and drive profitability through strategic planning and customer engagement.

The role requires 3–5 years in grain origination or related trading, MBA preferred, with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; MBA in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in grain origination, commodity trading, or related roles with leadership track record.
• Aggressive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communications, computer and public relations skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; P&L management experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grain origination and trading activities at the location.
• Execute commercial strategies to meet regional goals for volume, margin, and profitability.
• Manage facility financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and new trades.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandisers.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide development opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Collaborate on capacity planning, logistics, and inventory management.
• Support safety program implementation in line with standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, producers, and partners.
• Negotiate contracts and develop tailored solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

P&L management

Team development

Education

MBA in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics

Job description

A Day in the Life

The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing commercial origination, trading activities, and business development for a specific location within the grain commodity industry. This role involves leading a team of merchandisers, partnering with Operations Managers to ensure safety and profitability, and driving business growth through strategic planning and customer engagement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage grain origination and trading activities at the location.
• Execute commercial strategies to meet regional goals for volume, margin, and profitability.
• Manage facility financials, including budgeting, forecasting, new trades, etc.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandisers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify professional development opportunities for team members.
• Coordinate with location Operations Manager to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of grain facilities.
• Collaborate on capacity planning, logistics, and inventory management to meet customer and market demands.
• Support the implementation of safety programs and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, producers, and industry partners.
• Negotiate contracts, develop tailored solutions, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify & pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's market presence/ increase market share.

Skills / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree MBA in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in grain origination, commodity trading, or related roles, with a strong track record of leadership.
• Aggressive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communications, computer and public relations skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Experience with P&L management is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What's Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

Nearest Major Market: Montana

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