Grain Origination Sales Associate – 2027 – 1037289 Cargill, Inc

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Olathe, Linden (KS, IN); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill's Grain Origination Sales Associate role offers hands‑on training in grain marketing, origination and risk management across North America. You will train with teams to build long‑term relationships with farmers, work both on the phone and in person, and contribute to revenue through diversified grain solutions.

The position emphasizes collaboration, initiative, and the ability to travel up to half of the time, with a robust benefits program and equal opportunity employer stance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program (all majors considered).
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on student visa or visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license in the United States.
• Access to a personal vehicle for travel within the assigned sales region.
• Willing and able to travel approximately 50% as needed.
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Learn grain origination and sales processes, including risk management solutions.
• Shadow grain originators to gain on‑the‑job experience and develop skills.
• Take over a customer list and manage relationships end‑to‑end, including calls, meetings and trades.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Strong communication

Initiative and resourcefulness

Teamwork and independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Management or similar

Job description

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials – from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Your Role:

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose. What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our outstanding network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater!

Grain Origination Sales Associate Position:

Cargill's Ag & Trading connects agricultural producers to food, feed and industrial customers through the supply chain. We help our customers contend in the global market and efficiently deliver products from origins to destinations through our marketing, sourcing, originating, storing, trading, consulting and processing of grain, oilseeds and sustainable agriculture products and solutions. Ag & Trading business reaches across Canada, United States & Mexico with an expansive asset footprint including over 200 grain elevators, export/import facilities, oilseed crush plants and biodiesel facilities. We provide a training program to prepare you to become a specialist in grain origination and learn the sale of various grain marketing solutions, and position regenerative agriculture practices to growers. To accomplish this, you will train with other employees from various job functions to develop long-term relationships with identified customers, working both over the phone and face-to-face with grain producers on the farm. You will gain hands‑on experience by working on various projects in the agricultural sales and marketing area and by shadowing fellow employees from other areas. Associates will help farmers improve their usage of our full range of products, address customer problems and craft new opportunities.

Your Work:

• 40%: Role Training and Skills Development A mixture of classroom, group, and individual training to intimately learn the grain industry, our North American grain business, and the individual position details to be successful in your own grain origination territory. Also, training and practice to develop the needed sales process and skills to be a successful sales professional who can work with our farmer customers to efficiently position and close on our Risk Management solutions for the mutual benefit of our customers and company.
• 30%: Job shadowing to gain on-the-job experience Spend time job shadowing other grain originators, both in person and using remote technology, to learn how to perform the role to the expectations of our grain business. Take initiative in your personal development while collaborating with your peers and manager to learn and demonstrate your skills with our customers.
• 30%: Responsibility working with your own customer list Take over a list of customers and lead the responsibility of handling that professional relationship from start to finish. This includes pre-call planning, running your own in person meetings and phone calls, buying grain into our locations, positioning our Risk Management solutions, and exploring carbon market opportunities with your assigned customers.

Compensation:

The expected salary for this position is $66,000.The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we've designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what's needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow's what-ifs. You will have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed! Learn more and explore Cargill's comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | Cargill*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This reflects the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

Job Locations:

Various U.S. Locations – Including, but not limited to: Olathe, KS, Linden, INOffice and Field Setting Travel approximately 50% or less Frequent travel by personal vehicle within assigned region for meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or graduated with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program (all majors considered) between May 2026 and August 2027
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Valid driver's license in the United States
• Access to a personal vehicle for use traveling within assigned sales region
• Willing and able to travel approximately 50% as needed
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with a major in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Management or similar agricultural subject area
• Previous internship or co-op experience with Cargill or another company
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher based off a 4.0 scale
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making
• Leadership skills and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.