Say it— Do it. Agro.Club was founded on the premise to be the most reliable and trustworthy partner in the grain trade. We maintain an unwavering commitment to our partners and customers, going beyond mere grain trading to consistently seek innovative ways to fulfill their needs. We trade all grains and oil seeds, as well as select specialty crops. Our technology tools allow our team to maintain a continuous touch with the market, actively seeking the most effective approaches to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. To date we work with over 50,000 leading farmers globally, helping us to source grain for our end-users. At the core of our values is integrity. We believe in delivering on our promises and following through on our commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Market Insights and Strategy:
- Risk Management: Ensure our trading activities adhere to established risk management policies while actively managing and optimizing trade positions.
- Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and key indicators to inform trading decisions. Develop and share your market perspectives to guide the team’s trading strategy.
- Position Oversight: Take charge of managing specific trade positions or subsets, aiming to maximize revenue and align with strategic goals.
Logistics and Execution:
- Strategic Planning: Lead logistics strategy, including managing execution for truck and rail logistics and optimizing commodity arbitrage.
- Freight Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with freight providers and negotiate favorable contracts.
- Execution Challenges: Proactively solve problems and address any issues that arise during the execution phase to ensure smooth operations.
Customer Engagement and Relationship Building:
- Business Development: Identify and attract customers that align with our business objectives, enhancing our market presence.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both buyers and sellers. Handle trading conflicts with diplomacy and efficiency.
- Customer Experience: Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience and addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Financial Oversight and P&L Management:
- Financial Planning: Collaborate with the Trade Unit Manager to oversee P&L management. Prepare and review financial forecasts, monthly reports, and daily position updates.
- Budget Management: Monitor and manage position limits, credit limits, and inventories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial guidelines.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to fellow Merchants and Merchandiser Assistants, fostering their professional growth.
- Collaboration: Drive team collaboration and contribute to a cohesive work environment within the division and across the company.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years in commodity merchandising or a related field, with proven trading expertise.
- Education: A degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Excellent customer service skills with a knack for building and maintaining relationships.
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
What we offer:
- Opportunity to grow and develop with high freedom to operate
- Competitive salary with bonuses based on results - we win we all benefit
- Benefits: health insurance, 410k, 4 weeks paid vacation
- High performance team, no bureaucracy no politics culture
- Positive open minded approach, ideas are valued and taken into account
- Fun office environment at the Kansas City Country Club Plaza
With business in Europe and the Americas, we are currently building out our US operations. Agro.Club aims to make ag commodity trading efficient and seamless by applying digital technologies across our processes. Our in-house team of 50+ developers works hard every day to achieve this objective. We are a diverse team with experts from the agriculture trade as well as digital space. What binds us is our drive, results-orientation, fast pace, and no bureaucracy, no politics culture. We stand in the field together with our partners - actively buying, selling and moving grain.
