Senior Grain Origination & Trading Lead

CGB Enterprises Inc; Gladstone (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &d

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. in Gladstone, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Grain Origination professional to support day-to-day customer service and regional facility operations.

You will originate grain purchases, nurture customer relationships, manage contracts, and help drive profitability across multiple locations. Responsibilities include analyzing market data, participating in producer meetings, and inputting customer information into our CRM system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 years' related working experience, including 18 months in grain merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of grain merchandising and related economics.

Responsibilities

• Originate grain purchases from growers and collaborate with origination staff.
• Maintain and grow customer relationships and manage contracts.
• Lead day-to-day facility operations, logistics, and customer accounting.

Skills

Grain merchandising

Facility cost structures

Mix and blend analysis

FOB and CIF marketing/sales

Revenue/profitability understanding

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Contract management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

CGB Enterprises, Inc. in Gladstone, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Grain Origination professional to support day-to-day customer service and regional facility operations.

You will originate grain purchases, nurture customer relationships, manage contracts, and help drive profitability across multiple locations. Responsibilities include analyzing market data, participating in producer meetings, and inputting customer information into our CRM system.