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Description

AGT Foods is seeking a Commodity Merchandiser to join our Regina Head Office team.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, confident individual with an interest in the movement of staple foods from origin to end-use market and attention to detail of the steps to get it there.

Under the direction of the Division Head, North America Sales & Marketing, the successful applicant will:

    Act as the liaison between AGT Foods and customers around the world, providing market intelligence and commodity expertise
    Execute and promote a profitable and competitive export program including procurement strategies and programs  
    Use analytical and negotiation skills, manage all aspects of sales contracts, risks and freight movement, as well as maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market trends and competitor activity
    Assess risk and exercise exceptional judgment in decision-making
    Utilize excellent communication skills to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal team members and external clients and customers

The successful candidate will have strong computer skills in Office, a degree in Commerce/Business Administration or Agriculture or a Business Diploma. Language skills are a benefit as well.

A combination of education and experience will also be considered.

AGT Foods values and supports employment equity in the workplace.