Trader

Trader

BroadGrain Commodities Inc. (“BroadGrain”) is a fast-growing global company trading and transporting grains, cereals, oilseeds, corn and by-products. We use our expertise and experience in logistics, sourcing and distribution to connect our customers to global markets while providing excellence in customer service. Today, BroadGrain enjoys over $800 million in annual revenue and handles over 1.8 million tonnes of grain each year in our international and domestic businesses. We are poised for continual growth across all of our business units and are continually looking to add talented individuals to support our expansion.

The Trader will focus on developing certain key markets and commodities within a specified region, under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Trader. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and within a team environment, demonstrate sound decision-making aptitude and delivery of customer service excellence.

The successful candidate will:

1. Source and sell commodities directly to Farm and Trade Accounts
2. Set up new accounts in accordance with BroadGrain credit policies and to monitor such accounts in order to maintain credit terms
3. Work closely with the Senior Trader in order to market current products that BroadGrain currently handles, as well as developing new products/opportunities for resale
4. Spending time on road in order to connect with potential and existing accounts
5. Aggressively target potential markets to generate business – expand the network of customers and develop current customers
6. Develop and maintain strong relationships with producers and customers as a positive company ambassador
7. Manage and build a successful book of business while always looking for new opportunities within the markets.
8. Keep up-to-date with grain trends and market conditions to ensure competitiveness
9. Administer, promote and adhere to purchase, sale and production contracts, ensuring compliance with all related policies and process
10. Manage contracts from the point of shipping to receiving proper payments with contract terms
11. Work closely with Supply Chain and Logistics groups to ensure contracts are properly executed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of commodities trading within domestic markets

1. Ability to research and solve problems
2. Knowledge of the agricultural industry’s trading standards and procedures
3. Demonstrate an independent entrepreneurial success in a fast paced environment
4. Effective customer service skills and a positive style in business transactions
5. Be strategic in nature while also possessing solid skills in relation to implementation and execution
6. Problem solving skills with the proper decision making abilities
7. Possess demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
8. Strong risk management skills and knowledge: proactively manage for optimal outcomes
9. Demonstrate excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
10. Possess excellent verbal and written communication including the ability to communicate with all levels of management as well as strong presentation skills
11. Possess a proven track record for building business in an entrepreneurial environment
12. Be experienced in partnering with an executive leadership team, resulting in the development and implementation of creative business strategies

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

For this recruitment process, our system includes built-in artificial intelligence (AI) features; however, they are not relied upon in our hiring process. AI tools do not make hiring decisions; all candidate assessments and selection decisions are made through human review. We review expressions of interest on an ongoing basis.

BroadGrain welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.