Grain Admin. and Logistics Coordinator - Central Ontario FS - Delhi, ON
Company: Central Ontario FS
City: Delhi
State: ON
Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc., is a great company to work for, large enough to offer solid career opportunities and great benefits, but with a friendly, personal feel.
At Central Ontario FS, we specialize in agronomy, energy products and grain marketing. We are driven to deliver innovative solutions to help improve the profitability of our customers and farmer owners.
If you excel at relationship building, coordinating logistics, and have knowledge of the grain marketing world, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for an In-Branch Grain Originator that is eager to go above and beyond helping our growers reach their goals by demonstrating expert knowledge of our products and services.

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US

• Central Ontario FS is a retail division of GROWMARK, INC. serves local producers across Central and Southern Ontario. We provide leading-edge agronomic products & solutions, including precision ag services delivered by a skilled team of professionals.
• Our average full-time tenure is 12 years, with 20% of our full-timers having more than 25 years of service.
  We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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The In-Branch Grain Originator generates revenue by proactively sourcing grain from existing customer base and non-targeted clients and consulting regularly with clients to ascertain client needs while developing long-term relationships. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing grain-marketing programs to provide profitable solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides market information and cash grain bids to patrons and establishes marketing plans for branch customers.
• Works to establish the company as the first choice in value-added grain marketing.
• Uses target marketing, segmentation and market analysis to facilitate origination to support customers and grow market share.
• Acquires new business through regular contact with current and prospective customers.
• Works with carriers, customers and facility personnel to set the time and location of on-farm pickup and field pick-up purchases.
• Provides ongoing market information and feedback to Location Manager, Grain Merchandiser, Grain Origination Specialist, Zone Grain Originator and Grain Origination and Business Development Team Lead for the purpose of developing effective procurement plans.
• Purchases grain deliveries into company facilities and direct delivery markets. Completes all administrative functions related to these purchases including contracts, settlements and effectively using proprietary programs to document customer information.
• Works closely with the branch team to support the marketing, customer experience and advisory sales efforts of the company through information on prospects, problems and opportunities.
• Grades different classes of grain and operates scale functions for shipping and receiving.
• Understands and follow all health and safety, environment policies and procedures.