What is a grain merchandising manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a grain merchandising manager

1. Explore grain merchandising manager education requirements

   Most common grain merchandising manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.1 %

   Associate

   19.3 %

   Master's

   7.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific grain merchandising manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Harvest	31.98%
   Origination	21.15%
   Grain Contracts	19.72%
   Safety Systems	16.26%
   Commodities	6.03%

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3. Complete relevant grain merchandising manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New grain merchandising managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a grain merchandising manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real grain merchandising manager resumes.

4. Research grain merchandising manager duties and responsibilities

   • Purchase and manage apparel, footwear and accessories inventory for successful regional outdoor and lifestyle retailer.
   • Administer and monitor contracts relevant to grain origination, customer relations, grain transport and risk management.
   • Acquire CDL with Hazmat endorsement for moving trucks and delivering anhydrous ammonia.
   • Coordinate and monitor professional look of floor aisles by ensuring organization and cleanliness for easy accessibility of goods.

5. Apply for grain merchandising manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a grain merchandising manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams