Grain Originator: Grower Relationships & Markets

Country Partners Cooperative; Anselmo (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision and life Insurance

401(k) Plan – Regular and Roth

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Country Partners Cooperative in central Nebraska seeks a Grain Originator to build producer relationships, originate grain, and promote marketing opportunities. You will support company goals for volume, margin, and market share through knowledge of grain markets, contracts, and logistics.

The role requires knowledge of basis, futures, risk management, and grain quality, plus strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; agriculture, agribusiness or business education preferred.
• 5+ years of grain, agriculture, sales, merchandising, or customer relationship experience preferred.
• Knowledge of grain contracts, basis, futures, market trends, risk management, and grain quality
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and company business systems.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct

Responsibilities

• Originate grain from current and prospective customers to support volume, margin, and market share goals.
• Develop customer relationships through calls, farm visits, texts, emails, and timely follow-up.
• Promote approved grain marketing contracts, programs, and market opportunities.
• Communicate grain markets, basis, futures, and risk management alternatives to customers and staff.
• Complete contracts, paperwork, and documentation accurately and timely
• Coordinate with merchandising, operations and accounting on settlements, logistics and customer service.
• Monitor and execute grain buy/sell orders for customers.
• Coordinate grain movement from farm or field to elevator, processor, end-user, or market destination.
• Communicate grain quality, delivery, settlement, or contract concerns with appropriate staff and customers.
• Maintain customer information, call notes, opportunities, and follow-up activity as directed.
• Assist with customer meetings, producer education, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Work with location managers, grain operations, and sales staff to provide consistent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Follow-through

Independence

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Agribusiness or business education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country Partners Cooperative in central Nebraska seeks a Grain Originator to build producer relationships, originate grain, and promote marketing opportunities. You will support company goals for volume, margin, and market share through knowledge of grain markets, contracts, and logistics.

The role requires knowledge of basis, futures, risk management, and grain quality, plus strong customer service and communication skills.