Corn Trader: Drive Profitable Market Opportunities

Ag 1 Source; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag 1 Source is seeking a motivated Corn Trader to identify market opportunities and trade corn and related commodities in a defined territory. You will build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry partners while monitoring market trends and pricing factors to maximize margins.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-4 years of commodity trading experience, with a focus on grain markets, logistics, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of commodity trading experience, preferably in grain/agricultural markets.
• Strong understanding of commodity trading principles, including futures and cash markets.
• Knowledge of grain merchandising, freight markets, and commodity flow logistics.
• Proven ability to identify and act on market opportunities while managing risk.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated success managing customer relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Profitably trading corn and other assigned commodities within a designated geographic territory.
• Identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities to maximize trading margins.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Monitoring market trends, supply and demand factors, and pricing influences that impact commodity movement.
• Managing transportation logistics to ensure efficient and cost-effective commodity movement.
• Communicating market intelligence and trading activity to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintaining compliance with all trading regulations, company policies, and established position limits.
• Protecting and enhancing the organization’s reputation through ethical and professional business practices.

Skills

Commodity trading

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market analysis

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

Ag 1 Source is seeking a motivated Corn Trader to identify market opportunities and trade corn and related commodities in a defined territory. You will build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry partners while monitoring market trends and pricing factors to maximize margins.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-4 years of commodity trading experience, with a focus on grain markets, logistics, and risk management.