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Archer Daniels Midland

Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN ADM Fertilizer This is a full-time, exempt position. Reporting to the Fertilizer Trade Manager, the qualified individual will contribute to procurement, trading ...

ADM

Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN

$87K - $150K/yr

Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MNADM FertilizerThis is a full-time, exempt position. Reporting to the Fertilizer Trade Manager, the qualified individual will contribute to procurement, trading ...

Interoceanic

Physical Commodity Trader

White Plains, NY · On-site

The Fertilizer Trader will play a critical role in sourcing, trading, and managing the distribution of fertilizer products while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers. The ...

Bio-gro Inc

Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Mabton, WA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

BioGro, Inc. is a leader in crop nutrition, manufacturing high-quality fertilizer products ... Oversees maintenance staff; coordinates daily activities, and ensures work is completed to trade ...

TriEst Ag Group, Inc.

Sales Support Specialist

Palmetto, FL · On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

Develop product, agronomic, and market knowledge in fumigants, irrigation, fertilizer, grafted ... Attend company meetings, trade shows, field days, and other events as required Our ideal candidate ...

Gold-Eagle Cooperative

Agronomy

Livermore, IA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Have a desire to learn the trade * Learn crop production systems; crop scouting and staging, herbicides, seed placement and recommendations and beyond. * Fertilizer/soil sampling with recommendations ...

Frontier Cooperative

Ag Advisor

Syracuse, NE · On-site

Calculates and presents pricing plan on seed, fertilizer, chemicals, and application services ... There is considerable daily travel within our trade area, overnight travel is typically a few times ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for fertilizer trader in the United States is $96,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Fertilizer Traders typically spend their days monitoring global market trends, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, and coordinating shipments with suppliers, buyers, and logistics teams. They analyze pricing, manage inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Collaboration is crucial, as traders often work closely with agricultural producers, distributors, and internal sales teams to align on market demands and strategies. This dynamic environment requires strong organizational skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fertilizer Trader position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fertilizer Trader, you need a solid understanding of agricultural markets, commodity trading, and supply chain logistics, often supported by a background in agribusiness or finance. Familiarity with trading platforms, market analysis software, and certifications such as Series 3 or equivalents can be valuable. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and analytical thinking skills help set successful traders apart. These competencies are essential for maximizing profit margins, effectively mitigating risks, and building strong partnerships in a highly competitive market.

What is a Fertilizer Trader job?

A Fertilizer Trader is responsible for buying and selling fertilizers in domestic and international markets. They analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, manage logistics, and build relationships with suppliers and buyers. Their goal is to ensure a steady supply of fertilizers at competitive prices while optimizing profit margins. This role requires knowledge of agriculture, commodities trading, and global supply chain dynamics. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for success in this field.

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Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN

Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN

Archer Daniels Midland

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Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Fertilizer Trader - Minneapolis, MN
ADM Fertilizer
This is a full-time, exempt position. 
Job Description:      
Reporting to the Fertilizer Trade Manager, the qualified individual will contribute to procurement, trading, risk management, and strategy. Collaborating with the other trade fertilizer team leaders on the overall strategy.  Focusing on achieving optimum financial results while building strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues, freight providers, and customers. As a key member of the trade team, this position requires strong strategic thinking, market knowledge, and teamwork.
Job Responsibilities: 
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fertilizer import, trading, and overall strategy.
  • Identify and act on trading opportunities to optimize the ADM Fertilizer supply chain. Including negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize profitability.
  • Lead strategy while partnering with operations, sales, logistics, and customer support to optimize the product lines.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders in the fertilizer industry. Work closely with ADM sales team supporting customer engagement and overall go to market strategy.
  • Participate in month and quarter end accounting activities.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and competitor activities.
  • Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on trading activities, strategy, market insights and performance metrics to various levels of ADM leadership.
  • Work to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Ability to work outside normal business hours including weekends.
Key Skills & Competencies:
  • Proven experience as a Fertilizer Trader or in a similar role within the agricultural industry, managing positions and leading strategy.
  • Strong knowledge of the fertilizer market, including key players, products, and regulations.
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently and in a group.
  • Possess problem-solving skills necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage a position, evaluate and manage risk, perform fundamental and technical analysis
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management
  • Proven track record of responsibility growth, including 3+ years fertilizer trading experience is preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organization
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills 
  • Demonstrated capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • This position requires working at a desk both on a telephone and at a computer for prolonged periods of time, as well as traveling to visit customers in various, geographically diverse conditions.
  • Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Teams
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 
REF:108862BR

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