Junior Grain Trader

Assist and support the physical trading and marketing of Agricultural commodities on SAFEX.

**REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING**
- B Com or BSC or equivalent qualification

**REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE**
- 1-year experience as a Grain Trader or experience in grain logistics would be an added advantage
- Exposure to contract administration and SAFEX trades

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Identify grain marketing opportunities both in the spot market as well as on a preseason basis, which incorporates supply and demand analysis and arbitration potential.
- Develop professional relationships with a portfolio of agricultural customers by providing sound and proactive grain marketing strategies, taking into account customer needs, profitability, market information and risk.
- Develop and utilise internal and external networks with specialised areas (Safex desk, agricultural advisors, credit agricultural department and farmers associations) to engage support and effectively.
- Assist with the implementation of the grain marketing strategy and the facilitation of physical transactions in the pre-season grain market and spot grain market.
- Assist with grain price management by observing bids (mandates) from off-takers and managing day-to-day marketing.
- Responsible for giving presentations and seminars to customers in order to retain or gain new business.
- Market maize, sunflower, soybeans and wheat to existing customers.
- Monitor sales targets and plan marketing initiatives in line with the business unit.
- Monitor the agricultural market in the area in terms of climatic conditions and competitor activity to understand each client's potential and risk profile..
- Monitor the customer crops by performing regular crop estimates and reporting on customer exposures that could place the company at risk.
- Analyse and advice on market expectations to ensure the growth of the business.

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES**
- Working knowledge of the Agricultural Industry
- Working knowledge of grain marketing
- Understanding SAFEX operation and risks
- Understanding of the grain supply chain
- Good working knowledge of contracts and related legal terms
- Good driving skills
- Good presentation skills
- Valid drivers license

**BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES**
- Sales and target driven
- Business and customer orientated
- Building relationships
- Assertive negotiating skills
- Stress management
- Networking

**Closing date**: 02 February 2023**
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