QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success in grain origination, particularly within the local region, and a deep understanding of the agricultural industry.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, analyze and effectively communicate grain markets, pricing trends, and marketing strategies.
• Valid driver’s license and be available to travel periodically.
• Strong proficiency in sales techniques and negotiation strategies, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and successfully closing deals.
• Exceptional customer service, relationship building and networking skills.
• Competence in using agricultural software systems and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Application Suite, with high proficiency in Excel.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.

As the Grain Originator, the successful candidate will complement the high-volume contracts of the Merchandising department by developing and maintaining relationships with key grain producers in the area, actively acquiring market information, and sourcing grain directly from farms to bring in-house to meet both export and domestic customer needs.