Regional Grain Merchandiser

Heritage Cooperative•Delaware, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Cooperative is seeking friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If you see yourself as a future Regional Grain Merchandiser with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY at www.heritagecooperative.com/Careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years’ experience in Agriculture Industry
High energy-motivated individual with excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
Must be able to deal with the public. Respond promptly to customer needs and meet all commitment deadlines. Must be able to establish strong customer relationships.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit by working to build morale and achieve group goals and objectives. Must be able to coach others.
Takes responsibility for own actions and assigned duties.
Display willingness to make decisions and demonstrate sound and accurate judgement. Able to explain and provide reasoning for decisions.
Observes safety and all security procedures (Both Data and Facility) and take appropriate actions above and beyond guidelines. Promptly reports any potential unsafe conditions and any security concerns.
Dependability-Follows instruction and responds to management direction. Consistently at work on time.
Professionalism-Treats others with respect and consideration. always Represents Heritage Cooperative in a professional manner.
Obtain Series 3 and Series 30 Licensing for FCC Futures Business
Valid Driver’s License
Acceptable driving record, able to be insurable through company vehicle insurance

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver License, with acceptable driving record
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous industry experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values: Provide Superior Customer Service, Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust, Continuous Improvement, Being a Good Partner
Work with branch managers in the region to identify key customer accounts and prospective accounts.
Make on farm calls to work with producers in the region to develop customized marketing plans using all Heritage contracting options.
Make visits and calls to regional branch management/grain buyers to determine customer needs.
Interpret market information and intelligence.
Negotiate contracts with customers.
Plan/Coordinate off farm trucking as needed.
Plan/Coordinate marketing meetings to provide customers and prospective customers the opportunity to enhance understanding of current market conditions and market intelligence.
Provide coaching to other grain origination personnel/branch managers within the region.
Investigate and follow-up on all customer complaints in a timely and cordial manner.
Report all grain purchases to Cooperate hedger in a timely manner.
Assist Regional Grain Manager to develop annual budget of income and expense for elevators in Region.
Keep current on competitor grain programs and pricing and share with Grain Division Merchandiser.
Assist with rail, truck and container logistics as directed by Region Grain Manager.
Cooperate with Grain Division senior staff to establish marketing solutions, programs and policies that will enhance the image of Heritage Cooperative.
Promote employee safety.
Obtain understanding of corporate hedging and grain position management.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor