Export Merchant

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Job Description:

The Andersons Canada Limited is a supplier of value-added agricultural products that include grains, white pea beans, edible beans, popcorn, and dry pack grocery products.

The Andersons process and package food-grade products, and ship grain and edible beans to domestic and global markets. Located in some of the richest farmland in the world, the company, originally founded as Thompsons Limited, has built an international reputation for providing top quality products and food-grade grains. The Andersons is proud to carry on that legacy and continue to provide customers with the same high-quality products and services they have come to expect.

Join Our Team as an Export Merchant in the agriculture industry at The Andersons' Chatham, ON Office

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for sales, marketing, contracting, logistics, as well as managing administrative functions relating to the soybean division.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage the selling activities for soybeans. Assist with establishing a strategic direction and focus for sales efforts to ensure that The Andersons Canada grows and maintains a profitable position in the dry bean industry Determine supply and demand, survey market conditions, and analyze other economic forces in order to establish position in the market Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment Develop and support strong relationships with both current and new customers; educate and encourage utilization of all facilities & services; form value added customer partnerships to maximize joint profitability. Arrange efficient transportation of commodities Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure to all contracts Maintain regular customer communication to build and grow customer relationships

What is expected of you and others at this level:

Good knowledge of futures, basis, spreads, currency, grain movement, marketing skills and a general knowledge of sales techniques Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Solves a range of straightforward problems Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction Must be willing able to travel internationally to meet with customers

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree required 2-5 years’ relevant experience required

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at .

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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