Grain Accumulation Officer

About us

Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of around $6.5 billion as at 30 June 2024. We operate in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.

Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube’s 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia’s leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.

About the role

Role Location: Southern NSW

Role Type: Full-time

Working closely with the Trading Team, the Grain Accumulation Officer will be crucial in leading and developing the company’s commodity procurement strategy, primarily focussed on accumulating grain in Southern NSW. The role will be based in a regional NSW, location as mutually agreed.

In order to deliver maximum outcomes, the successful candidate will possess highly developed relationship management, communication and organisational skills with the confidence to operate autonomously. In addition, you will need to be proactive in establishing relationships directly with growers, grower brokers, industry associates and internal stakeholders.

The position will suit candidates that possess previous experience in Agribusiness, Commodity Marketing, Customer Account Management focused roles or can be adapted into a development opportunity for a less experienced individual looking to develop in this space.

What your role at Qube will look like:

• Represent our business within the regional communities we operate, functioning as the primary point of contact for grower clients.
• Develop strong strategic relationships through targeted customer engagement strategies.
• Maintain regular contact with key clients through direct on farm visits, grower information meetings or other proactive engagement strategies.
• Disseminate relevant market, site and company information to clients as required.
• Negotiate and seek mutually beneficial agreements with supplier stakeholders.
• Work proactively with the Trading Team to develop and execute the company’s commodity procurement strategy to achieve volume and financial targets.
• Compile and actively communicate information pertaining to agronomic & marketing factors affecting grower clients to relevant internal stakeholders to ensure supply and grain procurement targets are met.
• Assist with the formulation of business growth strategies and daily operational requirements.

What you can bring to Qube

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following;

• Experience in grain trading, sales, accumulation, that includes the responsibility for planning and directing work activities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously, possessing proficient administration and time management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Business / Commerce or Agricultural Economics / Ag Science, advantageous but not essential.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a well-rounded skill set including strong analytical and decision-making skills, identify continuous improvement opportunities, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Ongoing learning, development, and training opportunities for employees

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

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