Grain Division Managerial Trainee

Job Description

Grain Managerial Trainee | The DeLong Co., Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time training program at The DeLong Co., Inc., located in Clinton, WI. The DeLong Co. is a trusted partner to farmers and agricultural communities, keeping producers connected to essential programs, tools, and people. This hands-on, learn-every-seat program is designed to build a career in grain from the ground up, preparing driven, curious individuals for Grain Merchant or management roles by mastering every discipline within the grain division.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Clinton, WI
• Team: Grain division team, with oversight from the Head of Merchandising, Vice President of Grain, and Accounting staff.
• Mission: To learn and master every discipline in the grain division, building skills and relationships to grow into a Grain Merchant or management role.
• Tech Stack: AGRIS accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, safety procedures software, inventory management software, PLC operation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting: Manage contracts, tickets, settlements, and accounts receivable using AGRIS accounting software.
• Merchandising: Learn grain contracts, manage physical trading positions by monitoring HPR, and understand trade arbitrage.
• Operations: Oversee elevator operations, including quality management, safety procedures, maintenance, and inventory.
• Risk Management: Execute risk management procedures by running the hedge desk, reconciling daily HPR, and performing audits.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to strategic projects, including investments and acquisitions, and provide data analytics for business decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for individuals with a 4-year college degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agriculture, or Economics, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience: 1 year of agricultural business experience or a farming background. Familiarity with AGRIS accounting software and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to take responsibility and speak up within the organization.
• Bonus: 1+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business, agriculture, or economics.