Commercial Manager (Griggsville, IL)

Illinois Ag; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Bunge in Illinois seeks a Commercial Manager to lead grain origination, trading and business development for a key location. You will steer commercial strategies, manage budgets, mentor merchandisers and partner with Operations to ensure safety, profitability and strong customer engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in grain origination or commodity trading with leadership experience, a strong drive, and excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• MBA in Marketing/Finance/Ag Business/Ag Economics/Economics preferred.
• 3–5 years in grain origination, commodity trading, or related roles with leadership experience.

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 and forecasting.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity for growth and risk mitigation.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of merchandisers.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with accountability.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager for safe, efficient and profitable facility operation.
• Negotiate contracts and develop tailored solutions for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

P&L management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team development

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-project management

Safety and regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA in Marketing/Finance/Ag Business/Ag Economics/Economics

Job description

City : Griggsville
State : Illinois (US-IL)
Country : United States (US)
Requisition Number: 48542

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

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge