Grain Marketing & Origination Specialist

COUNTRY PARTNERS; Ord (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Country Partners Cooperative in central Nebraska seeks a Grain Originator to build producer relationships and originate grain, promoting marketing opportunities and supporting volume, margin, and market share goals.

The position requires knowledge of grain markets, basis, contracts, logistics and quality, and collaboration with staff across merchandising, operations and accounting to service customers and manage settlements.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED with preferred ag/business coursework.
• 5+ years in grain, agriculture, sales, merchandising, or CRM.
• Knowledge of grain contracts, basis, futures, risk management, and quality.
• Strong customer service, organization and follow-through.
• Able to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Originate grain from customers to support volume and market share goals.
• Develop relationships via calls, visits, texts, emails, and follow-up.
• Promote approved grain marketing contracts and programs.
• Communicate markets, basis, futures, and risk management to customers.
• Coordinate settlements, logistics, and customer service with staff.
• Monitor and execute grain buy/sell orders for customers.
• Coordinate grain movement from farm to elevator or market.
• Maintain customer information, notes, and opportunities.
• Assist with meetings, producer education, and cross-selling.

Skills

Grain markets knowledge

Customer relationship skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Agriculture / agribusiness education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Company systems

Job description

Country Partners Cooperative in central Nebraska seeks a Grain Originator to build producer relationships and originate grain, promoting marketing opportunities and supporting volume, margin, and market share goals.

The position requires knowledge of grain markets, basis, contracts, logistics and quality, and collaboration with staff across merchandising, operations and accounting to service customers and manage settlements.