Grain Markets & Producer Relations Associate

scoularcareers; Coolidge (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-person meetings

Mentorship Program

Job shadows and rotations

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Scoular in Kansas offers an Associate Originator role through the Pathways Development Program. You will build relationships with producers, learn how grain is sourced, marketed and moved through the supply chain, and grow essential commercial skills.

The two-year program provides accelerated learning, in-person meetings, mentoring, and rotations across teams to expand your business understanding. A bachelor’s in business or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Exceptional customer service skills and relationship-building capability.
• Ability to learn grain procurement strategies and drive customer-focused solutions.
• Strong communication and networking abilities.
• Willingness to travel and participate in rotations across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with producers via regular communication and on-farm visits.
• Learn how grain procurement strategies support customer demand and business objectives.
• Monitor local market conditions, crop trends and producer marketing opportunities.
• Develop skills to negotiate grain purchases and create solutions that meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with merchandising, logistics and operations teams to execute contracts and move commodities efficiently.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of the business through developmental rotations and experiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market analysis

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Scoular in Kansas offers an Associate Originator role through the Pathways Development Program. You will build relationships with producers, learn how grain is sourced, marketed and moved through the supply chain, and grow essential commercial skills.

The two-year program provides accelerated learning, in-person meetings, mentoring, and rotations across teams to expand your business understanding. A bachelor’s in business or equivalent experience is preferred.