Position Summary:

This position has the opportunity to manage the commercial part of the business for feed operations. Accountable for the profitability and budget of individual product groups through the sales of such products while monitoring overall market conditions and positioning of product values. This position will largely focus on the traded side of our business. This will require extensive partnership between clients and customers as well as internal teams.

Why Join Sanimax?

• Competitive base and bonus plan
• Full benefits to include a 401K match up to 5%
• 3% quarterly bonus
• Green company with strong values and over 85 years of established growth and stability

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cost structures, pricing, and inventory management. Will be involved in budgeting.
• Monitor market conditions and company positioning. Manage risk to maintain a competitive edge within the marketplace.
• Negotiate contracts in conjunction with other team members in the company.
• Develop and maintain a sales strategy book of business to achieve and/or exceed monthly and yearly budgets, while building relationships with existing and new customers and/or suppliers.
• Learn, understand, and be able to execute blending of the product utilizing strong math skills and logic. 
• Facilitate consistent and proactive communication between the customer and internal colleagues.
• Follow-up regarding any customer concerns/challenges to ensure it is resolved in a timely manner.
• Develop industry and competitive knowledge.
• Knowledge and application of different regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of the commodities markets.
• Has knowledge of logistics and can coordinate related activities.

Key Qualifications:

• 4-7 years related business experience.
• Post Secondary Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Business or Related Education preferred.
• Relationship-oriented with exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Futures/commodities trading experience (in agriculture an asset).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service focus, that provides solutions that fit the customers’ needs.
• Demonstrates agility in fast-paced environments through strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize shifting demands.
• Computer skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Financial Acumen is critical to understand the value of product versus sales and margin profits.
• Feed mill experience a plus, not required.

About Sanimax

For over 85 years, Sanimax has been a leader in sustainability by reclaiming used cooking oil, meat, and organic by-products from the agri-food industry. We transform these materials into high-quality industrial ingredients that contribute to the production of everyday goods. Guided by our mission to reclaim, renew, and return, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future.