Customer Account Representative

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  • Fairlight, SK
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Bunge and Viterra have now combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do:
  • We are one team.
  • We lead the way.
  • We do what’s right.
We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world.While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra.A Day in the Life:The Customer Account Representative II is responsible for procuring grain products by developing, managing, and strengthening a producer customer base within an assigned geographic territory. This role drives financial and operational results by negotiating grain contracts, identifying marketing opportunities, supporting producer decision‑making, and executing procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals. Through strong relationship building, market analysis, and customer education, this position plays a key role in achieving grain volume, margin, and service targets.What You'll Be Doing:
  • Negotiate grain contracts with a defined customer base to meet or exceed area financial targets and support company marketing plans and strategies.
  • Execute and influence grain procurement programs within the assigned market centre to achieve budgeted volumes and margins.
  • Manage customer contracts through logistics and contract maintenance, collaborating with Merchants, Market Centre Managers, and the Manager, Country Grain Marketing to ensure obligations are fulfilled.
  • Maintain and analyze customer databases, including profiles, transaction histories, inventories, and reporting to prioritize customer engagement and identify opportunities.
  • Manage key producer accounts by analyzing marketing practices and recommending best‑practice approaches.
  • Assess current and emerging agricultural trends, collaborating with internal teams to develop strategies that create new marketing and procurement opportunities.
  • Identify grain marketing opportunities, creating and implementing plans that support business growth.
  • Build strong business partnerships with current and prospective customers, including targeted accounts aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Develop, implement, and manage regional procurement and contracting strategies to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
  • Deliver producer education sessions, including in‑person marketing meetings focused on market analysis and contract options, and provide value‑added learning opportunities.
  • Monitor competitor activity and recommend updates to marketing programs and service offerings.
  • Maintain timely communication with producers to align strategies with customer and business needs.
  • Achieve fiscal procurement goals using available contract options (e.g., Customer Basis Adjustment).
  • Perform other duties as required to support customer service and procurement performance.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
  • Certificate in Agriculture, Agri‑Business, Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, or equivalent post‑secondary education.
  • Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in agriculture or a sales‑related customer service role.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong customer service skills, both in person and via phone.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with relevant business software tools.
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
What we offer
  • Mentorship with exposure to and training in the agricultural business
  • Motivated learning alongside high-performing colleagues
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Short-Term Incentive Plan offering additional earning potential in the form of an annual bonus
  • Future security through a Retirement Savings Plan
Employment Type: RegularPosting Close Date: 4/11/2026

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