Commodity Trader Trainee

Employer

Merus, LLC

Location

Minneapolis

MINNESOTA

Salary

Annual salary starting at $50,000 (DOE)

Type

Full-time

Merus, LLC is a diversified agribusiness enterprise based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The founding partners of Merus have over 60 years of experience in the agricultural commodities and logistics business. We specialize in merchandising physical commodities both domestically and internationally.

Our product mix is extensive and covers conventional, organic, and non-GMO whole grain and feed. Merus, LLC’s industry knowledge and expertise provides customers, vendors, and collaborators, with accurate, cost-conscious solutions for their diversified and ever-changing needs. We strive to create a positively memorable experience, before, during, and after each business transaction.

We are seeking motivated individuals to grow our feed & grain export program. Merus is looking for self-driven candidates capable of decision making and critical thinking who are willing to learn on the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Great phone and communication skills.
  • Self Motivated with a strong financial drive.
  • Thrive in a high pressure environment.
  • Ability to think critically and identify opportunities.

IDEAL CANDIDATES POSSESS SOME OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • Experience trading grain or feed commodities.
  • Experience sourcing for a feed mill, elevator, or plant.
  • Understanding of futures markets and hedging.
  • Agricultural or farming background.
  • Purchasing manager experience in any industry.

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