Rotational Sales Trainee - Plant Nutrient

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Job Description:

Position Overview 

This position is a developmental role focused on learning all aspects of the Ag Supply Chain during four rotations throughout the Plant Nutrient Group’s core business. The purpose of this position is to gain the necessary knowledge and experience to understand key components of the Plant Nutrient business, providing an opportunity to transition into an entry level sales/commercial role within 8-12 months. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Learn fundamentals of Plant Nutrient business and supply chain 
• Learn key components of building strategic relationships with customers 
• Gain a working knowledge of Plant Nutrient Group operations including but not limited to commercial product management and sales, logistics, major P&L components and financial reporting, and Farm Center sales and operations.  
• Develop an understanding of pricing and margin throughout the fertilizer supply chain, from manufacturer to farmer. 
• Learn and begin to apply fertilizer supply and demand fundamentals and understand fundamentals and logistics of global trade.  
• Gain a base of understanding regarding local fertilizer markets, end use, service, and logistics in the Eastern corn belt.  

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Performs routine, entry-level assignments
• Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience required
• Must have a valid Driver’s License  
• Must be able to drive for the company according to the Company’s Vehicle Safety and Driver Qualification Policy  

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Willingness to travel and flexibility to relocate during and after the rotational program  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

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