Grain Sales Associate
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Job Description
About Cargill
Cargill is a global food and agriculture company that connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. With 155,000 employees in over 70 countries, Cargill applies its insights and 154 years of experience to help customers succeed by creating innovative food, agriculture, financial and industrial solutions.
Grain Sales Associate
Cargill’s Agricultural Supply Chain – North America (CASC NA) connects agricultural producers to food, feed and industrial customers through a seamless supply chain. As a Grain Sales Associate, you will participate in a sales training program to prepare you to become a specialist in grain origination and the sale of various grain marketing solutions.
Responsibilities
• Develop long-term relationships with identified customers
• Work with grain producers on the farm to understand their needs and develop solutions
• Gain hands-on experience in agricultural sales and marketing
• Help farmers prosper and improve their return by utilizing Cargill’s full range of products
• Solve customer problems and create new opportunities
Qualifications
Required
• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program graduating between December 2023 and August 2024
• Possess a valid Canadian drivers licence in good standing
• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Preferred
• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program with a major in Agricultural Business, Ag Econ, Ag Management or similar agricultural discipline graduating between December 2023 and August 2024
• Ability to relocate to various locations throughout Western Canada
• Previous intern or co-op experience
• Proven ability to tackle problems and make decisions independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making
• Proven leadership skills and experience
Benefits
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Supplementary health, dental, disability and life benefits package
• Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities
• Tuition reimbursement benefits
• Relocation benefits (based on mileage)
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.
