Grain Advisory Representative

Cargill

4.1

(42)

Camrose, Canada

Why you should apply for a job to Cargill:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 79% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Cargill partners with Milk Stork; a service that provides no-fuss, refrigerated, express shipping or easy toting of breast milk
  • All employees have access to Bright Horizons for child, pets, and eldercare resources. Including free Sittercity memberships & discounts
  • Our 401(k) offers immediate eligibility & matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% you contribute, then 50% on the next 2%
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    Position summary

    ob Purpose and Impact**

    The Grain Advisory Representative will represent the critical link between customers, commercial accounts and the company's customer-facing strategy. In this role, you will translate regional and local cash commodity market knowledge into timely and competitive service offerings for customers.

    Key Accountabilities

    • Develop and maintain relationships with core customers and select commercial customer segments.

    • Responsible for delivering an advisory service to select, paying clients, in regard to their farm's grain marketing plan and decisions, over the course of the year.

    • Develop a deep understanding of the basic market access needs desired by customers in the segment and work to quickly adapt to changes in these needs with shifts in local cash markets.

    • Collaborate with internal sales, merchandising, customer service and operations teams to meet customer needs efficiently and in a manner which is tightly linked to regional and local cash market strategies.

    • Enable an efficient and effective customer experience through utilizing our systems and digital offerings.

    • Consistently identify and communicate customer insights back into the business unit that can be utilized to create and enhance standardized customer segment value propositions, as well as overall business strategy development.

    • Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Diploma/certificate or bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

    • Commercial and financial acumen

    • Understanding of basic production agriculture principles

    • Grain buying/sales experience

    • Minimum of two years of related work experience in the Canadian grain industry, agricultural production or farm management

    • Possess a valid Canadian drivers licence in good standing authorizing you to drive independently during your employment.

    • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Related post-secondary education or training

    • Consulting experience

    • Specialized knowledge of grain marketing and risk management

    • Good working knowledge of grain futures, options and markets

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    Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

    Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

    Why you should apply for a job to Cargill:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 79% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Cargill partners with Milk Stork; a service that provides no-fuss, refrigerated, express shipping or easy toting of breast milk
  • All employees have access to Bright Horizons for child, pets, and eldercare resources. Including free Sittercity memberships & discounts
  • Our 401(k) offers immediate eligibility & matching contributions of 100% on the first 3% you contribute, then 50% on the next 2%