Commodity Sales Specialist - Entry Level

Usi Insurance; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit sharing

Medical/vision/dental

PTO/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CERCO Group is seeking an entry-level Commodity Specialist & Sales Associate in the United States. The role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and selling ingredients across feed and food industries, with on-site requirements in multiple locations including Southfield, MI.

The company emphasizes on-the-job training and long-term career growth in a trusted, century-old organization. The position offers a base salary around $60,000 per year plus commission, with extensive benefits such as a 401(k),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, sales, marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embrace entrepreneurial business ownership, driving your impact and success.
• Source, purchase, and sell ingredients across the feed and food industries, building expertise in commodity and ingredient markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing accounts while actively prospecting and cultivating new customer and supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and customers to maximize profitability and ensure long-term business growth.
• Monitor market trends, pricing data, and global supply chains to identify opportunities and risks in commodity sales and sourcing.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to arrange and oversee transportation, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Manage account portfolios, including order processing, invoicing, and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Analyze commodity transactions and evaluate margins, using data to drive business decisions and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with customs, licensing, tax regulations, and company policies for domestic and international transactions.
• Help drive team success by sharing market knowledge, partnering with colleagues, and supporting business initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, or customer visits to strengthen market presence and build professional networks.
• Continuously learn and adapt to the dynamics of the agricultural and ingredient industry through on-the-job training and self-directed growth.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, sales, marketing, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

NewBOS

Job description

CERCO Group is seeking an entry-level Commodity Specialist & Sales Associate in the United States. The role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and selling ingredients across feed and food industries, with on-site requirements in multiple locations including Southfield, MI.

The company emphasizes on-the-job training and long-term career growth in a trusted, century-old organization. The position offers a base salary around $60,000 per year plus commission, with extensive benefits such as a 401(k),