Grain Sales & Risk Solutions Specialist

Central Valley Ag; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness Programs

Life and Disability Insurance

HSA and FSA Options

Ongoing Training and Development

Job summary

Central Valley Ag in Elgin, NE seeks a Grain Specialist to originate grain and drive profitable sales in a defined territory. You will cover lead generation through close, collaborating with in-house teams to deliver customer-focused solutions and manage risk using CVA tools.

The role requires a degree in a related field, knowledge of grain marketing, and strong Excel/CRM skills. You will build long-term customer relationships, develop annual plans, and uphold CVA’s values of integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field.
• Series 3 license or ability to obtain one.
• Proven grain purchasing experience from farmers and elevators for ethanol production.
• Strong understanding of grain marketing, hedging, basis analysis and pricing.
• Experience with grain accounting and contract recordkeeping.
• Leadership and integrity with solid profit management experience.
• Excellent Excel skills; able to learn AgriCharts.
• Strong sales results and growth in market share.
• Professional communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Safety-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate grain in accordance with CVA policies.
• Develop customer base via direct personal contact in assigned territory.
• Conduct on-farm sales calls and provide whole-farm solutions.
• Educate producers on CVA risk management tools.
• Follow grain marketing policy including bids, margins, and contracts.
• Stay current on market trends and CVA policies.
• Maintain CRM records for sales activities.
• Develop annual business plan with sales manager.
• Identify preferred communication methods and leverage technology.
• Promote cross-selling with location managers and sales team.
• Represent brand with integrity and customer focus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Series 3 license

Grain purchasing

Grain marketing

Grain accounting

Leadership

Profit management

Analytical skills

Excel

AgriCharts

Sales growth

Communication

Safety minded

Interpersonal skills

Project planning

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field

Tools

Excel

AgriCharts

Job description

Central Valley Ag in Elgin, NE seeks a Grain Specialist to originate grain and drive profitable sales in a defined territory. You will cover lead generation through close, collaborating with in-house teams to deliver customer-focused solutions and manage risk using CVA tools.

The role requires a degree in a related field, knowledge of grain marketing, and strong Excel/CRM skills. You will build long-term customer relationships, develop annual plans, and uphold CVA’s values of integrity and