GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.
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What Will You Do
MID-CO is a leading provider of grain market solutions and agricultural services. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value and expertise to our clients and affiliates within the GROWMARK network. As a Commodity Risk Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in providing market insights, developing merchandising strategies, and fostering long-term relationships with our clients and partners.
- Maintain regular communication with assigned futures accounts, providing market information, analysis, and hedging opportunities.
- Develop new accounts and deliver excellent service to existing complex accounts.
- Contribute to the production of informational materials and maintain historical market data.
- Assist in educational meetings and seminars, presenting market outlooks and hedging strategies.
- Contribute to the development of recommendations on spread and hedge strategy.
What Skills are Required
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics or related field, with at least 3 years of experience in agricultural marketing.
- Registration with the NFA as an AP or qualified for the same within three months of assuming the position.
- Strong business acumen, communication, and customer focus.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel independently and overnight.
Why Join Us
- Excellent Health and Wellness Benefits - medical, dental, vision, onsite and online nurses, wellness activities, FSA and HSA options.
- Robust Financial Benefits - fully funded company pension, 401(k) company match, competitive performance-based compensation.
- Emphasis on Work-Life Balance - generous PTO starting at 3 weeks, 1 paid volunteer day per year, 2 weeks of paid parental leave, and flex work schedules available.
- Industry Leading Training Opportunities - in-house training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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