Grain Marketing Specialist
Company: The DeLong Co., Inc.
Location: Joliet
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Grain Marketing Specialist
Benefits:
The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx
and Life insurance coverage.
401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long Term
Disability
Position Type/Expected hours: This is a salaried position with the
expected work hours being 8a-5p with some extended hours including
nights and weekends. Some overnight stays may also be required.
Location: Northern IL, with a 6-month training period in Avalon,
WI
Pay: $50-$82,000 based on experience
2 years of grain marketing/sales experience required
Job Description:
As a Grain Marketing Specialist, your primary responsibilities
include overseeing a customer book of business and cultivating
relationships with growers. This position involves the execution
and service of grain marketing plans, sales, and strategic efforts
to optimize grain marketing sales. This entails staying informed
and up-to-date on grain marketing tools and market news.
Primary Job Functions:
Risk Management- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding
of evolving on-farm risk management dynamics by offering advanced
ideas tailored to current market trends and operational
requirements. Stay informed about risk management tools for grain
marketing. Demonstrate the capability to communicate essential
grain marketing practices and terminology effectively to
individuals with varying levels of experience.
Customer Service- Manage the day-to-day needs of customer accounts.
Maintaining a positive relationship for all customers. Frequent in
person interactions and sales calls are required.
Merchandising/Origination-Advance knowledge in buying grain from
farmers. Know and utilize common contracts such as forward
contracting, HTAs, Basis, etc.
Accounting/ Administration- Basic understanding of accounting
software Agris, contract/ticket/settlement review, customer account
review
Team Player- Collaborate with various team members to help grow and
develop additional company offerings and processes. Work together
to identify prospective customers and perform other joint tasks as
necessary.
Compliance- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and
industry standards. Following and enforcing all DeLong Grain
Policies. Track and present information related to personal sales
progress. Communicate market changes and news verbally and written.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation.
All other duties assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
2 years of grain marketing experience
Demonstrates a strong understanding of agriculture and risk
management within the Delong Company's territory or identified
growth area.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous professional experience with negation and communication
skills
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent agricultural/sales related work
experience required.
Degree preferences: Agriculture, Economics, Accounting, Business,
Finance
Preferred Skills:
General knowledge of agronomy, farm operations, and elevator
operations
Understand the unique value-added offerings that are provided by
the organization
Series 3 exam
Proficient with technology: computer and mobile devices
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Confidentiality and non-disclosure of customer information is
necessary.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and ability to lift up
to 30lbs may be necessary.
Energetic and self-driven professional with a strong background in
agriculture.
Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and flexibility
to work in different office settings (traditional and
"on-farm").
Valid Driver's License & proof of auto insurance required.
The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co.,
Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities.
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