Full-Time Agricultural Commodity Trader (1 Position)
Job Description
Job Gym is currently assisting Lackawanna Product Corporation in filling a position for an
Agricultural Commodity Trader
(Full-time 40 hour/week)
About Lackawanna Product Corporation (LPC)
For over 35 years, LPC has been marketing and moving commodities worldwide. They are a privately-owned, essential logistics and trading company for commodities and feed ingredient needs. LPC’s highly trained staff focus on quality, service and dedication and they are looking for a new member to join their Fort Erie team. LPC offers a 40 hour work week, along with a competitive salary, benefits and a profit sharing bonus!
Summary
The Agricultural Commodity Trader focuses on business development. Through building customer and vendor relationships, this position will work to expand the purchasing and sales of LPC for agricultural commodities. The person in this role will also be responsible for identifying new markets and product opportunities that will create value for the customers of LPC.
The selected candidate will be required to be familiar with agriculture and farming and being fully bilingual in both French and English would be a strong asset. They also must be open and willing to learn the all aspects of this position during the extensive training program. As an Agricultural Commodity Trader, the individual will require exceptional communication and customer service skills and have a drive to provide excellent service.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and customers
- Obtain market information for business development
- Negotiate purchase and sale terms with customers and suppliers
- Maintain communication with logistics department to ensure all logistics are completed and deadlines are met
- Provide excellent customers service and monitor any active shipments
Skills and Qualifications
- Bilingual in both French and English would be considered a strong asset
- Be familiar with farming and agriculture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding people skills with the ability to negotiate
- Ability to problem solve and ensure solutions in a timely manner
- Must be open and willing to learn
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to tmurchie@lpctrade.com. We thank all candidates who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.1362 total views, 1 today