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Perdue Farms, Inc. Organic/Specialty Origination Rep in Salisbury, Maryland
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
This position is responsible for maximizing local specialty/organic grain origination and procurement within assigned geographic areas that will ensure a timely and cost-effective supply of specialty/organic grain.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Direct the origination and procurement of specialty/organic grain from producers within the assigned area
Develop strategies, procedures, and promotional programs to support local grain origination and procurement programs
Develop strategies to execute specialty/organic grain sales to customers within assigned area
Develop customer relations with grain producers and end users to ensure service and reliability
Develop regional information relative to competitive offers, services, and purchasing programs to assist in establishing grain values in assigned areas
Coordinate with domestic grain merchandising on all positions to maximize profitability
Provide crop progress and condition reports
Coordinate with Regional and local operation personnel to develop delivery hours and logistics plans for inbound and outbound grain movements.
Coordinate the day-to-day grain accounting activity with Salisbury to ensure timely and accurate settlements and record-keeping
Work with management to establish yearly goals and Profit and Loss forecast
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree (Agriculture, Business, Management)
MBA preferred
Experience Requirements
2 - 3 years of previous origination/procurement experience
Knowledge of grain origination and procurement
Knowledge of basis trading
Understanding of standard software applications
Strong communication, math, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Experience Preferred
- Knowledge of CBOT
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to and from customer locations.
Able to move freely about farms and other agricultural areas
Exposed to external weather conditions to include rain, snow and extreme temperatures (-15 to 90 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), and noise (50db to 100db).
Able to use standard office equipment to include telephone, computers, copiers etc
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Overnight travel require
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.