About our client:

Our client is a leader in the Western Canadian agribusiness. We are looking for a sales manager/head trader to join their team. This person will work with key accounts to process sales/trades, as well as manage a group of experienced traders. We are looking for exceptional sales candidates with a connection to the grain industry who have strategic sales experience. The successful incumbent will be part of the organization’s key leadership team, helping forge the path for the company’s exciting growth plans. Candidates must be able to work out of a downtown Vancouver office 5 days a week from 7AM-4PM.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all trading positions while growing profitability of the division.
• Maintain key customer accounts while meeting personal performance targets.
• Manage risk on short and long positions, utilizing the company’s risk parameters.
• Resolve claims, disputes and conflicts in a fair manner for all involved parties.
• Collect, analyze and disseminate timely market information to the trading team.
• Ensure all negotiated contracts are correctly written and executed.
• Develop an ongoing desk management structure for the team.
• Manage the day to day operations of the division.
• Provide pricing guidance for all commodities in the region.
• Ensure staff understand customer needs and foster long term business relationships.
• Model and mentor staff on the correct approach to problem and claim resolution.
• Work with the senior management team to implement strategies for growth.
• Ensure staff meet and exceed performance goals.

Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of sales experience in the grain industry.
• A solid understanding of the agribusiness/grain industry in Canada.
• Exceptional negotiation, time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills – our client is open to sales professionals who have not yet led a team if they have the right disposition for management.
• Professional and resilient attitude.
• Hungry to grow a company.
• Able to work in downtown Vancouver 5 days a week from 7AM-4PM.

Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive compensation package. The package will be customized for the right person. The role will include a base salary, as well as a performance bonus tied to personal and team performance. The package also includes a healthy RRSP matching program, vacation, full benefits, free parking downtown and extra perks such as a chef prepared breakfast everyday and access to a fitness centre.