Strategic Grain Origination & Risk Lead

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Strategic Account Representative to serve as the critical link between our most strategic customers and our customer-facing strategy. You will leverage broad supply chain access, risk management solutions and sustainability initiatives to deliver market value within the Central Nebraska origination territory.

The role emphasizes relationship development, portfolio positioning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitable growth while traveling up to 70% and

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, customer-friendly formats.
• Strong commercial and sales experience including financial acumen.
• Agricultural industry experience.
• Willing to travel locally up to 70%.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, strengthen and expand long-term relationships with our most strategic accounts and gain in-depth knowledge of assets, profit expectations, risk management strategies and local market drivers.
• Understand customer needs to tailor portfolio offerings in market access, risk management, specialized supply chains and sustainability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to position offerings and ensure effective execution.
• Engage customers to maintain open information flow for solution delivery and value realization.
• Develop annual customer business plans aligned with strategy to achieve profitable growth.
• Share customer insights to influence business strategy and value propositions.
• Mentor origination and commercial teams and contribute to training sessions.
• Handle complex issues independently, escalating only the most complex matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Financial acumen

Travel up to 70%

Agricultural industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Cargill is seeking a Strategic Account Representative to serve as the critical link between our most strategic customers and our customer-facing strategy. You will leverage broad supply chain access, risk management solutions and sustainability initiatives to deliver market value within the Central Nebraska origination territory.

The role emphasizes relationship development, portfolio positioning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitable growth while traveling up to 70% and