Grain Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Management

CGB Enterprises, Inc.; Hennepin (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. seeks a trainee for the Grain division to gain broad business knowledge through a structured 36‑month development program. training includes classroom, on‑the‑job, and self‑study across multiple market locations.

You will learn leadership skills, participate in commercial decision making, and contribute to daily operations, budgets, and project delivery while rotating through functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Technical Systems Management.

Responsibilities

• Review income statements to understand business achievement and monitor effects of commercial decisions.
• Direct daily work including staffing, loading, receiving, and storage plans to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Negotiate price, quality specifications, and delivery details for cash grain and transportation contracts.
• Develop knowledge of risk positions and hedging mechanisms to maximize profit.
• Originate grain to drive profitability and increase sales, and grow customer base.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Grain handling knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Leadership & managerial skills

Conflict management

Relocation ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Technical Systems Management

Job description

CGB Enterprises, Inc. seeks a trainee for the Grain division to gain broad business knowledge through a structured 36‑month development program. training includes classroom, on‑the‑job, and self‑study across multiple market locations.

You will learn leadership skills, participate in commercial decision making, and contribute to daily operations, budgets, and project delivery while rotating through functional groups.