Grain Merchandiser

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a client seeking an experienced Grain Merchandiser for a full-time, on-site role based in Southeast, CO. You will manage procurement and sales of grain and build relationships with customers and buyers while analyzing market trends to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, ensuring smooth workflows with the operations team, and delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic agricultural market.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Sales and negotiation experience.
• Experience in retail and marketing for product positioning.
• Ability to analyze market trends and maximize revenue.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of grain markets and agricultural commodities.
• P/L responsibility and Western US grain markets experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and sales of grain.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and buyers.
• Analyze market trends to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of grain transportation and delivery.
• Provide exceptional customer service and collaborate with operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Sales and negotiation

Retail and marketing

Market analysis

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Logistics coordination

Grain markets knowledge

P/L responsibility

Western US grain markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Grain Merchandiser

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to effectively interact with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Sales and Negotiation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes and build long-term relationships.
• Experience in Retail and Marketing, with a focus on promoting and positioning products to meet customer needs.
• Ability to analyze market trends and implement strategic approaches to maximize revenue and reduce risks.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills to handle logistical challenges and
• Ensure smooth operations.
• Basic understanding of grain markets and agricultural commodities is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• P/L responsibility and experience in the Western US grain markets.

Role Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a client who is seeking an experienced Grain Merchandiser for a full-time, on-site position based in Southeast, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the procurement and sales of grain, building and maintaining relationships with customers and buyers, and analyzing market trends to maximize profitability. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the logistical aspects of grain transportation and delivery, providing exceptional customer service, and collaborating with the operations team to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.

The Company

The Company is a trusted agricultural service provider dedicated to supporting local farming communities and agricultural operations. With years of experience in the industry, the organization focuses on delivering high-quality grain handling, storage, and marketing solutions. They are committed to fostering strong relationships with farmers and partners to enhance productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Company Description

Privately held by producer farmers since 1955, this cooperative has been a trusted merchandiser of grains like corn, wheat, barley, millet, milo, canola, soybean meal and DDG for more than 70 years. In addition to our grain marketing services, farmers throughout Northeastern Colorado depend on us to fulfill their refined fuel, propane, seed, fertilizer and ag chemical needs.

As we’ve done over the past several decades, we continue to pursue the right growth opportunities to serve our customers better. The acquisition of existing locations and recent partnerships have enabled us to increase our service area and provide more offerings for cooperative members.