Customer Account Representative Trainee

Location: Sexsmith, AB, CA

City : Sexsmith State : Alberta (CA-AB) Country : Canada (CA) Requisition Number : 48828

A Day in the Life

The Customer Account Representative Trainee supports the promotion and sale of grain programs and services while developing the knowledge and skills needed to build a successful career in grain origination. This role works closely with producers, customers, and internal teams to assist with grain procurement, customer relationship management, contract execution, and market development activities. Through hands-on training and mentorship, you will develop an understanding of the grain business, customer service, grain marketing, logistics, and risk management while contributing to the success of the assigned market area.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist in grain procurement activities by promoting grain programs and contacting customers to support grain purchasing efforts.

Develop and manage customer relationships while delivering a high level of customer service and supporting facility financial and operational goals.

Coordinate grain movement and contract logistics with customers and operations teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Support the execution of grain marketing programs and achievement of business targets within the assigned territory.

Provide timely grain marketing information, contracts, and customer support to current and prospective customers.

Maintain and analyze customer profiles, activity reports, and market information to identify business opportunities and customer trends.

Build and maintain strong business relationships with producers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Develop an understanding of grain markets, grain movement, risk management, financial reporting, and grain origination processes.

Collaborate with facility and Market Centre teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist in implementing performance objectives, monitoring results, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent required.

Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture or Agri-Business preferred.

Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset.

Minimum two (2) years of related experience, including customer service and grain receiving and grading.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge, skill, and competence will be considered.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues.

Demonstrated knowledge of modern farming practices and agricultural industry regulations.

Strong customer service orientation and ability to work independently.

Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Must be willing to relocate.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software applications is considered an asset.

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge