Senior Grain Trader at The Arthur Companies in Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Company: The Arthur Companies
- Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
Join a trusted leader in agricultural merchandising and trading. The Arthur Companies has built a reputation for integrity, pioneering, and customer service in agriculture for over a century. We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial-minded professional to help us deliver value while growing profitab…
Job description
- Join a trusted leader in agricultural merchandising and trading. The Arthur Companies has built a reputation for integrity, pioneering, and customer service in agriculture for over a century. We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial-minded professional to help us deliver value while growing profitability through strategic merchandising and trading.
- This is your opportunity to run your book of business like an entrepreneur-supported by the resources and expertise of a family-owned company with deep roots in agriculture.
Responsibilities
- Own your business: Manage grain merchandising and trading activities within your assigned territory or product, driving profitability and growth.
- Build lasting relationships: Develop strong customer connections that create long-term value.
- Maximize performance: Monitor positions, manage risk, maximize execution and achieve financial targets.
- Collaborate as a team: Work closely with internal teams to deliver service and information across origination, logistics, and risk management.
- Represent Arthur: Travel (~20%) to customers, trade shows, and industry events to strengthen relationships and maintain market presence.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience preferred in grain merchandising, trading, or procurement within agricultural commodities (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc.).
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage risk.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building profitable relationships.
- Ability to interpret and act on market information.
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, economics, or related field preferred.
Skills
Required
- Analytical
- Interpersonal
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Collaborative
Benefits
- Earnings potential: Competitive base salary plus a bonus structure tied directly to your performance.
- Entrepreneurial freedom: Build your book of business while being backed by a strong brand.
- Team culture: Work with a collaborative, high-energy team that values integrity and innovation.
- Market strength: Be part of a 100+ year-old company with support from our diverse platform of grain, agronomy, trading, and technology services.
- Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join a team that values your expertise and ambition.
About The Arthur Companies
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed, a wholesale fertilizer company and a proprietary trading company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.