Grain Originator

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Northern (KY); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth & Tuition Assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Grain Originator in Hamilton, MI to lead grain purchasing and build strong relationships with farmer producers.

The role includes coordinating with elevator operations, developing strategies to maximize margins, and collaborating with the grain division team to align with marketing plans. You will analyze local markets, communicate effectively with customers, and participate in farm sales calls while supporting risk management and total farm marketing

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication.
• Willing to travel and work long hours as needed.

Mansioni

• Lead grain purchasing strategies and tactics aligned with Keystone policies.
• Coordinate with grain elevator operations and logistics for seamless origination.
• Maintain customer profiles, calls, and account records to maximize margins.
• Provide customer service and act as principal contact for customers; promote Keystone as a trusted grain information source.
• Maintain futures positions for hedge needs and monitor local market basis.

Conoscenze

Grain merchandising

Relationship building

Market analysis

Communication

Travel flexibility

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or business

Descrizione del lavoro

## Grain OriginatorApply: Hamilton, MI: Full time: Posted Today: JR103653**Job Description****Position Overview**: This position will provide leadership and direction for Keystone grain purchasing at the assigned location or territory. The role requires customer service, extensive networking and communication with farmer producers, coordination with grain elevator operations, and collaboration with fellow grain division team members.**Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Plan, develop, and implement grain purchasing strategies and tactics, in accordance with Keystone policies and guidelines established through working with the Director of Grain Merchandising* Coordinate strategies and tactics to align with grain elevator logistics* Coordinate strategies and tactics to align sales efforts* Maximize margins by interacting at all levels of a customer’s operation, gain in depth knowledge and insight to the customer’s goals, drivers, and initiatives, to align origination tactics with customer marketing plans* Target customer approach* Professional on-farm sales calls* Recommend risk management strategies and products* As part of a total farm approach to marketing, build a working relationship with agronomic sales team members* Participate in sales calls with agronomy sales team members* Support agronomic sales efforts* Maintain a futures position for assigned location or territory, regarding routine hedge needs* Maintain account and sales call records, including customer profiles.* Gather information regarding local competition and communicate to the appropriate stakeholders* Position and promote Keystone as the most credible source of grain information* Explain agricultural markets, local basis, and contracts to our farmer customers* Participate in informative farmer meetings* Provide customer service and act as one of the primary points of contact for customers* Adhere to all safety requirements* Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations**Skills and Qualifications**:* Understanding of grain business, including basic merchandising, and local market analysis* Strong interpersonal communication skills (face-to-face, verbal, written, electronic), with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships* Demonstrated ability to plan and implement a variety of on-farm sales calls* Excellent organization skills and ability to work well within strict time frames* Solid understanding of grain basis/futures trading and the application of those to the farmer in production agriculture* Ability and willingness to work long hours, travel, and be on call, as business conditions warrant**Education and Experience**:* Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business preferred, or a combination of related experience### Why Join Keystone Cooperative?At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include:* **Health & Wellness**: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.* **Financial Security**: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.* **Paid Time Off**: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.* **Career Growth**: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.* **Employee Discounts & Perks**: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally!