Grain Originator - Nebraska
AG 1 Source
- Western, NE
- $85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A challenging and rewarding role in the agricultural industry.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Dynamic work environment within a cooperative setting.
- Supportive team atmosphere fostering collaboration and success.
- Responsible for originating grain in a specific area, maintaining current customers, and attracting new ones.
- Settling grain purchases, reviewing liens, writing checks, and managing deferred contracts.
- Making regular sales contacts with producers both on the farm and by phone.
- Determining daily off-the-farm grain bids and completing detailed weekly sales call reports.
- Negotiating grain contracts with producers and assisting with elevator operations when necessary.
- Developing and maintaining a producer database and coordinating off-farm settlements and contracts.
- Assisting and conducting patron educational meetings and supporting the preparation of the annual budget.
- Having at least 5 years of experience in a related field, ideally working with grain or within ag retail.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of grain marketing practices and regulations.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.