Grain Merchandiser POET Bioprocessing Ethanol Plant

Northwest Iowa Community College; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in grain markets is seeking a dedicated Grain Merchandiser to foster relationships with local farmers and commercial grain companies. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in grain weighing, grading, and market analysis to provide tailored solutions that meet customer needs. Your ability to communicate complex market information effectively will be crucial in ensuring customer satisfaction and driving business success. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in the agricultural sector and make a significant impact in the grain merchandising landscape.

Qualifications

• Understanding of grain markets and merchandising strategies.
• Ability to analyze market factors and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and retain customer relationships in grain merchandising.
• Monitor cash grain bids and educate customers on market factors.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Grain Weighing and Grading

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Business

Relevant Certifications

Job description

POET Grain is a leader in the grain markets, buying nearly a billion bushels of grain annually from over 30,000 local farmers. When we show up to work at POET Grain, it’s our job to meet our customers’ needs as efficiently as possible while buying grain at the best possible value for POET.

As a Grain Merchandiser, you will have the chance to work directly with some of America’s best farmers and commercial grain companies and look for other grain merchandising opportunities in our draw areas.

Grain Merchandisers are responsible for the development and retention of customer relationships and formulating solutions to meet our customers’ needs, which may involve customized marketing plans and on-farm visits. Team members in this position will understand grain weighing and grading procedures and policies in addition to CBOT futures markets, fundamental and technical market factors, basis levels, market structure, carrying costs, and freight spreads. Grain merchandisers also monitor the competitiveness of cash grain bids and related factors that affect the net selling price for the customer and are accountable for keeping leadership aware of grain movements and other local news that may impact local buying efforts. Additionally, the ability to explain, educate, and intelligently communicate this information to the customer is essential to this position.