Grain Origination Merchandiser | Market Insight & Trading

Goldeaglecoop; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Disability coverage

Clothing allowance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA is seeking a full-time Commodity Merchandiser - Grain Originator to connect farmers to markets and manage grain origination. You will source corn and beans, oversee movement, and support hedging strategies while ensuring accurate trades and coordinated logistics.

You’ll monitor CBOT/NGFA developments, share market insights, visit customers, and collaborate with a team focused on innovation and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging, and arbitrage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, including basic statistics.
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and multitask.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing corn and beans and overseeing grain movement.
• Assist with hedging strategies and ensure timely, accurate trades.
• Monitor CBOT and NGFA developments and provide market insights.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Visit customers and collaborate with team to optimize logistics.

Skills

Futures markets

Hedging

Arbitrage

Communication skills

Statistics

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Job description

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA is seeking a full-time Commodity Merchandiser - Grain Originator to connect farmers to markets and manage grain origination. You will source corn and beans, oversee movement, and support hedging strategies while ensuring accurate trades and coordinated logistics.

You’ll monitor CBOT/NGFA developments, share market insights, visit customers, and collaborate with a team focused on innovation and growth in a fast-paced environment.