Commercial Manager (Chester, MT)

Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

City : Chester State : Montana (US-MT) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number: 47626

A Day in the Life

The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing commercial origination, trading activities, and business development for a specific location within the grain commodity industry. This role involves leading a team of merchandisers, partnering with Operations Managers to ensure safety and profitability, and driving business growth through strategic planning and customer engagement.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage grain origination and trading activities at the location.

Execute commercial strategies to meet regional goals for volume, margin, and profitability.

Manage facility financials, including budgeting, forecasting, new trades, etc.

Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandisers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify professional development opportunities for team members.

Coordinate with location Operations Manager to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of grain facilities.

Collaborate on capacity planning, logistics, and inventory management to meet customer and market demands.

Support the implementation of safety programs and ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, producers, and industry partners.

Negotiate contracts, develop tailored solutions, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Identify & pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's market presence/ increase market share.

Skills / Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree MBA in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics is preferred.

3-5 years of experience in grain origination, commodity trading, or related roles, with a strong track record of leadership.

Aggressive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Excellent communications, computer and public relations skills.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Experience with P&L management is preferred.

Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking capabilities.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.

Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

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

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1429801733A1

Job Type

Full Time