Job Title: Elevator Manager - St Cloud, MN or Minneapolis, MN
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
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Benefits:
Location:
St Cloud, MN
Relocation:
Job Description:
Elevator Manager - St Cloud, MN or Minneapolis, MN
This person must be in the St Cloud location a minimum of 2 days per week.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Location Manager is part of the commercial management and trade team for ADM at the facility in St Cloud, MN. This position is responsible for procuring grain from producers and elevator customers for this 110-car shuttle loading facility and for trading/managing positions in various commodities for the facility. The goal of this position is to profitably manage and trade the positions, originate grain, and perform other management duties as may be required. The Location Manager is also responsible for building and maintaining long-term relationships with key strategic accounts. This position requires knowledge of farmer cyclical grain movement, working knowledge of futures, various grain contracts, market position and freight logistics.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Aggressive, achievement oriented and self-motivated
Persistent with a passion for grain industry
Information seeking
People person with strong communication skills who excels at management of assets and personnel
Strong work ethic and leadership minded
Responsibilities: Potential responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Purchase grain for assets within and outside of normal draw areas by direct contact with producers via telephone, in person and on-farm contact.
Maintain positions and manage logistics of the facility
Build and maintain long-term relationships with grain trade industry.
Understand the producer’s marketing needs and objectives.
Obtain and share information on local markets including weekly update and recap with Minneapolis teams
Communicate with operations, merchandising team and management about customer concerns and opportunities.
Continued industry education by attending internal and external opportunities.
Assist in the operation side of business as needed. Support as needed.
Requirements: To be considered for an opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance), supplemented with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in the marketing of commodities or other agricultural-based products in North America; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Demonstrated capacity to excel within high risk, fast-paced work environment; proven ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions; demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional communication skills; able to communicate with all levels of the organization; portray positive image of self and company at all times.
Supply and demand knowledge (local and global).
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of domestic trade.
Proven ability to manage effectively within a team based work environment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with end-users, suppliers and internal customers.
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. – Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
Committed to corporate ethics policies and safety programs.
Willing and able to attend training sessions (external or internal) to keep on top of new technology and innovation.
Willing to work overtime, weekends or holidays when needed.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
