Grain Merchandiser Trainee (Multiple Locations Available)

*NOTE* - Positions are not located in Omaha, NE. Positions will be located on site at one of our grain elevator facilities. Multiple Locations Available - please input location preferences into application
Job Summary:
The Merchandiser Trainee is responsible for commodity origination, marketing and execution within an assigned product line and/or for an assigned group of customers. The key objective of this position is to learn to create growth in the market place through origination, to develop risk management skills and to reach and exceed profitability goals. This is achieved through customer contact, providing excellent customer service and growing the customer base with focus on increasing profits and margins. Training is conducted within a "mentorship" framework necessitating a high degree of interaction with location management personnel.
Position Responsibilities

• Execute marketing and origination strategies within the area in line with Viterra's overall origination strategy.
• Diversify price risk through Viterra products and services
• Grow the origination and local area merchandising business internally and externally through market share, customer base and volume
• Provides expert knowledge in day to day activities and acts as a resource to customers in line with Gavilon's core values and mission
• Obtain local market knowledge and insight through continuous communication with product suppliers, customers and transportation vendors
• Facilitate and schedule logistics for timely product delivery using the local truck market
• Participate in effective training and development
• Maintains an understanding of all legal and compliance requirements
• Provide periodic updates and reports to location management

• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience required; an emphasis in Agriculture preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communications, computer and public relations skills.
• Must be a professional, self-motivated individual.
• Able to function in fast paced environment.