Grain Originator
This is a full-time, 12-month term position located at our Dugald facility in Manitoba.
Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Grain Originator for our P&H division based in Dugald, MB.
The P&H Grain Division is a comprehensive grain and crop input network, operating across approximately 45 locations in the prairie provinces, Ontario and Quebec. Our strategically positioned facilities, including grain elevators, rail sidings, inland terminals, and specialized export terminals, ensure that we effectively match producer grain with the needs of both domestic and export end users. As a full-service agri-retailer, we provide farming communities with a full range of quality crop input products and agronomic solutions, encompassing crop protection products, certified seeds, nutrients, and custom applications.
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:
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Learning and Development Programs
- Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Time Off
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RRSP Matching
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Wellness Program
- Company Events
As the Grain Originator, the successful candidate will complement the high-volume contracts of the Merchandising department by developing and maintaining relationships with key grain producers in the area, actively acquiring market information, and sourcing grain directly from farms to bring in-house to meet both export and domestic customer needs.
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Identify and pursue business opportunities with producers.
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Meet with producers to collect grain samples and foster relationships.
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Serve as the primary contact for all matters related to grain purchasing, including negotiations, and delivery of grain in-house.
- Keep producers updated with relevant market information.
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Review and promote grain marketing programs.
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Provide the P&H merchandising team with first-hand grain market insights from producers.
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Demonstrated success in grain origination, particularly within the local region, and a deep understanding of the agricultural industry.
- Demonstrated ability to learn, analyze and effectively communicate grain markets, pricing trends, and marketing strategies.
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Valid driver’s license and be available to travel periodically.
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Strong proficiency in sales techniques and negotiation strategies, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and successfully closing deals.
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Exceptional customer service, relationship building and networking skills.
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Competence in using agricultural software systems and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Application Suite, with high proficiency in Excel.
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Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
