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Our Client has earned the right to define itself as one of the most progressive grain handling and merchandising companies in western Canada. They are locally owned and globally connected.
Unprecedented growth to meet increasing demand has resulted in our client searching for an experienced and highly qualified Regional Grain Merchant to cover a geography from Kindersley, SK to Crossfield, AB.
The Regional Grain Merchant is a hybrid origination/merchandising role. This role is key to ensuring consistent communication between traders, merchants, procurement, and operations.
There will be constant variety in this position - you will oversee all the moving pieces of the grain process; ensuring accountability. You will know the needs of the market in your area and capitalize on opportunities to keep the inventory moving.
The ideal candidate will have a Degree/Diploma in Agriculture or Business, experience in grain origination/procurement coupled with a minimum of 3 to 5 years grain merchandising work in the Canadian grain industry, and a strong working knowledge of futures and commodity trading or equivalent experience/education. Ultimately, you will need to understand the entire grain process from start to finish to improve the bottom line and capture every opportunity to increase margins.
For more information, or to apply, follow the website link or call Dona Plewis at 1.844.440.0570 to confidentially discuss the selection process and to establish your interest and intent to proceed.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Sales Account
- Regional accounts
- Key accounts
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel regularly
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Work Location Information
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Products or Services (Sales)
- Food and beverages
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Electronic mail