Grain Marketer - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Fostoria, OH

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6566 CR 236 Findlay, OH 45840

JOB POSTING

Position: Grain Marketer

Reports to: Vice President of Grain

Classification: Fulltime, Exempt

Location: Fostoria

Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join Legacy Farmers as a Grain Marketer. In this role, you will collaborate closely with local producers to enhance their grain marketing strategies by leveraging Legacy Farmers' comprehensive marketing programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making abilities, excellent communication skills, and a self-motivated work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist local producers in effectively marketing their grain and identify new account opportunities.
• Educate producers on market trends, updated grain quotes, grain programs, policies, and help develop personalized grain marketing plans.
• Collaborate with the Grain Division team, including Grain Marketers, the Grain Operations Manager, the Vice President of Grain, Transportation Manager, and Accountants, to facilitate information exchange.
• Coordinate with elevator staff to improve grain operations and enhance customer communication.
• Engage with personnel from Legacy's other business units, such as Agronomy and Fuel, to promote our unified approach of ONE Legacy.
• Initiate and maintain an average of five outbound customer interactions daily (via phone, email, text, etc.).
• Connect with at least 40 different customers annually through outreach initiatives, including farm visits and local meetings which you organize.
• Execute daily hedging activities and support the Vice President of Grain in merchandising functions.
• Assist VP of Grain in Merchandising functions
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment consistently on significant matters.
• Collaborate with fellow grain marketers, administrative staff, and the VP of Grain to coordinate various grain marketing programs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and cultivate enduring relationships with current and prospective clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred background in agricultural business or experience in the grain industry.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must be responsible for assigned equipment, including a laptop.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Committed to upholding Legacy Farmers Co-op's Credit and Safety policies.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to varied hours during peak business seasons as required.
• Customer-service focused with strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Full Benefits Package offered - 401K, Health Benefits, Paid vacation, sick, holidays and more.
• No mandatory overnight travel required.
• No direct reports
• Standard work week: Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to accommodate business needs.
• Applicants must consent to a drug test as a condition of employment; a negative result is required for hiring.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Must demonstrate adaptability to meet business demands effectively.

You may visit our website at www.legacyfarmers.com to apply. (Click on Careers and scroll down and click on "We are Hiring".)

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.