Plant Nutrient Sales Trainee

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Job Description:

About The Andersons Inc.

The Andersons Inc. is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers helping its employees improve supporting its communities and increasing the value of the company. For more information please visit .

Position Overview

This position is a developmental role focused on learning all aspects of theAg Supply Chainduring rotationsthroughout thePlant Nutrient Groups core 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 levelsales/commercialrole within 8-12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Learnfundamentals of Plant Nutrient business and supply chain
• Learn key components of building strategicrelationships with customers
• Gaina working knowledgeofPlant Nutrient Groupoperations including but not limited tocommercial product management and sales logistics majorP&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

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience); Agronomy Crop Science Agriculture Business Agriculture Communications or related major strongly preferred
• 1-3 years relevant experience required
• Must have a valid Drivers License
• Must be able to drive for the company according to the Companys Vehicle Safety and Driver Qualification Policy

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Willingness to travel and flexibility to relocateduring and after the rotational program

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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.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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