Grain Solutions Advisor

SUMMARY:

The Grain Solutions Advisor is responsible for grain origination. The advisor will work with an assigned group of customers, creating and offering profitable market solutions and originating grain for Sunrise Cooperative. The advisor will collaborate with the merchandisers to create value and establish long term relationships between producers and Sunrise. The Grain Solutions Advisor will operate in a team environment and must be skilled at handling a variety of tasks; effectively communicating with their assigned customers on a regular basis; problem solving and plan creation, execution, and management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cross-selling is an integral part of the Sunrise culture. The Grain Solutions Advisor is expected to be an active contributing member of the regional cross-selling team.
• Work with the grain merchandisers to buy grain and create risk management solutions for Sunrise members, while ensuring the producer’s optimal outcome and market share growth.
• Perform 15-20 customer calls on average per day with 2 being to a prospect account.
• Responsible for the execution of a solutions-based sales process including Discovery, Goal Setting, Action Plans and Team Communication.
• Promote and maintain Sunrises risk management programs including Vantage Pointe and Fertilizer Grain.
• Submit reports in a timely, accurate manner as required by Sunrise management team.
• Actively utilize Sunrise’s CRM tool (Edge) to maintain detailed producer information including relevant market intelligence, operational needs and plans, crop growth/health and harvest expectations including anticipated yields.
• Attend and participate in all Sunrise sales meetings and training sessions.
• Perform all additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

· Minimum of two years of experience in grain marketing and origination.

· Able to perform in a time sensitive and seasonally challenging (harvest) environment.

· Proven ability to thrive in a team setting.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field preferred.

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Sunrise Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sunrise Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sunrise Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sunrise Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sunrise Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

Potential hire will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.