Grain Originator & Market Growth Lead

Country Partners; Anselmo (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Country Partners Cooperative in central Nebraska is seeking a Grain Originator to build producer relationships, originate grain, promote grain marketing opportunities, and support company volume, margin, and market share goals. Strong knowledge of grain markets, basis, contracts, logistics and grain quality is essential.

You will work closely with customers, merchandising, operations, accounting, and management to originate grain, coordinate settlements, and ensure excellent customer service

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

Teamwork

Grain markets knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Agribusiness or business education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country Partners Cooperative in central Nebraska is seeking a Grain Originator to build producer relationships, originate grain, promote grain marketing opportunities, and support company volume, margin, and market share goals. Strong knowledge of grain markets, basis, contracts, logistics and grain quality is essential.

You will work closely with customers, merchandising, operations, accounting, and management to originate grain, coordinate settlements, and ensure excellent customer service