550 Pleasant View Drive, Listowel, ON Canada N4W 3R8
Location
Ontario
Phone
5192919796
Expiry Date
2018-06-19
Description
Are you interested in working with an established andsuccessful Integrated Agricultural Solutions Company as a Grain Buyer/Trader?
Serving Northern Ontario and Northern Quebec growers, exporting their world-class products globally, our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to be an integral part of the team at their Northern Ontario location. If you have excellent knowledge of the grain industry and successful experience trading these products, and are willing to relocate, we want to hear from you! Please apply below.
Compensation
A very competitive compensation package is negotiable based on the successful candidate’s capacity and experience.
Financial assistance for re-location is offered.
What you will do:
Develop and strengthen existing long-term customer relationships.
Establish a solid business base for buying and selling products.
Develop and grow existing key vendor and industry relationships, and new product sources, to ensure supply of quality product.
Maintain and expand existing client base and research new potential markets.
Coordinate with producers and cleaning plants to purchase crops for domestic contracts and export.
Purchase correct grades of grains for domestic contracts and exports.
Ensure delivery of products on time, to the stipulated destination.
Trade on own account, domestic or international, as opportunities arise.
Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Logistics departments.
The company may assign other duties from time to time.
What you will need:
5+ years of demonstrated successful experience in trading grain, cereals, or other related agricultural products.
Ability to build strong Farmer & Grain Elevator relations.
An understanding of rules and regulations for purchasing and exporting of crops.
Clear knowledge and understanding of inspection processes for products.
Relevant business contacts with the ability to build a strong and profitable book of business quickly.
Strong phone sales skills with an assertive approach
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with contacts at all levels.
Ability to travel in Canada to visit farming operations, inspect grain bin contents, inspect fields, and grade grain for potential sales/purchases.
A good understanding of logistics for moving products.
Strong business acumen, a team approach, professionalism, strong business ethics, creativity, and persistence.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Knowledge of, or experience in the Quebec market, and French language ability is an asset.