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ASR Group/Domino Sugar

Regional Credit Manager

Baltimore, MD · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group ® ... Obtain trade and bank references for new and existing customers and emergency requests. * Seek ...

ASR Group

Maintenance Planner Analyst

Pahokee, FL

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals ... Plans jobs with appropriate level of detail for the given skilled trades workforce. * Procedures ...

U.S. Sugar

Industrial Mechanic - Packaging

Savannah, GA · On-site

$23.25 - $30.50/hr

United States Sugar Savannah SUMMARY * Repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of ... Identify hand tools, fasteners, and trade-related equipment, and understand their proper ...

U.S. Sugar

Industrial Mechanic - Refinery

Savannah, GA · On-site

$23.25 - $30.50/hr

United States Sugar Savannah SUMMARY * Repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of ... Identify hand tools, fasteners, and trade-related equipment, and understand their proper ...

ASR Group

Packaging Mechanic B

South Bay, FL

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals ... Mechanical systems and tools of the trade * Hydraulic systems * Pneumatic systems * Gauges and ...

ASR Group

Mechanic Technician

South Bay, FL

$22.50 - $29.50/hr

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals ... Basic mechanics and tools of the trade. * Electrical instrumentation. * Knowledge of hydraulic ...

United States Sugar Corp.

Mechanic

Clewiston, FL

Sugar? Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ... Maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade. Minimum Qualifications : * Must have ...

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How much do sugar trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for sugar 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.

What is a sugar trader?

Sugar traders are professionals who buy and sell sugar as a commodity on domestic or international markets. They monitor market trends, negotiate contracts, and coordinate logistics to ensure the efficient movement of sugar from producers to buyers. Sugar traders often work for trading firms, food companies, or as independent brokers, and their work involves understanding supply and demand, pricing, and regulations that impact the global sugar market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sugar trader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sugar Trader, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of commodity markets, and typically a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, market analysis software, and global trade regulations is essential, along with relevant certifications like Series 3 for commodity trading. Excellent negotiation, communication, and risk management skills help you build relationships and make informed decisions in a volatile market. These competencies are crucial to maximizing profits, mitigating risks, and maintaining compliance in the fast-paced world of sugar trading.

What are some common challenges faced by sugar traders in managing price volatility, and how can these be addressed?

Sugar traders frequently encounter significant price volatility due to factors such as weather conditions, geopolitical events, and shifting global supply and demand. Managing this volatility requires staying informed about market trends, building strong relationships with suppliers and buyers, and utilizing hedging strategies like futures contracts to mitigate risk. Successful sugar traders also work closely with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and may collaborate with analysts to forecast market movements, helping them make informed trading decisions.

What is the difference between Sugar Trader vs Commodity Broker?

AspectSugar TraderCommodity Broker
CredentialsOften requires finance, economics, or related degrees; licensing may be neededSimilar credentials; licensing or registration often required
Work EnvironmentTrade floors, offices, or trading desks focused on sugar marketsTrading floors, offices, or online platforms across various commodities
Industry UsageSpecialized in sugar markets within agricultural commoditiesHandles multiple commodities, including sugar, metals, energy, etc.

While both roles involve trading commodities, a Sugar Trader specializes specifically in sugar markets, focusing on sugar price movements and contracts. A Commodity Broker, on the other hand, deals with a broader range of commodities, including sugar, and acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers across various markets.

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Infographic showing various Sugar Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,774 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Business Development & Economic Analysis Manager

American Crystal Sugar Company

Moorhead, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

American Crystal Sugar Company rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

156th of 439 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

American Crystal Sugar Company is seeking a motivated, strategic, and forward-thinking leader to join our team as a Business Development & Economic Analysis Manager. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to influence business strategy, drive innovation, and build the experience and leadership capabilities needed for future advancement into senior and executive leadership positions at our Corporate Office in Moorhead.
The purpose of this position manages the business development function to generate, screen, evaluate, propose and execute new business ideas and related marketing strategies to increase the profitability of American Crystal. Typically, business ideas are closely related to American Crystal's core business of manufacturing sugar from sugarbeets and are focused on new value-added product innovations as well as key processing inputs. The development of these innovative business ideas results in increased ACS shareholder value.
Plans and conducts economic research and analysis on behalf of the Company, making tactical and strategic recommendations based on the results. Drives strategic cost management initiatives within the Company. Acquisition and joint venturing partnerships analysis are additional key accountabilities.
The principal accountabilities for the Business Development Analyst include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Lead and promote a positive work culture through Company Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.

The key areas of accountability include the following:
  • Increase shareholder value with new value-added product innovations as well as key processing inputs and other innovative methods of expanding profit margins of our existing products, including cost savings and revenue enhancement opportunities. New opportunities are core to American Crystal or related to the core of our existing business of producing sugar from sugarbeets.

  • Idea Generation, Screening and Evaluation - Ideas are generated from a thorough understanding of the sugarbeet industry and the production of sugar, as well as networking ideas from within American Crystal, industry competitors, related industries, business contacts, university and the scientific communities. The incumbent will develop a more extensive evaluation for profit opportunity which can include consultation with industry experts, personnel within American Crystal, market data surveys and analyses or preliminary engineering studies.

  • Proposal Generation - Ideas meeting internal rate of return and profit opportunity thresholds during the evaluation phase, move forward as business proposals requiring approval of the Operating Committee. Proposals developed by the incumbent include budgets, timelines, financial analysis and other resources required through implementation, as well as the internal rate of return and shareholder value of the business ideas.

  • Execution - The incumbent manages the implementation process and brings the idea to commercial status, concluding with the hand-off to the process owner.

  • Provide business development status reports and recommendations to the Vice President - Finance and Operating Committee. The CEO/President and Operating Committee approve initiatives for development and execution. The Board of Directors is kept informed and projects requiring capital investments will also require Board approval.

  • Provide economic and financial analysis

  • Conduct analysis on and generate alternative approaches to Farm Bill, Trade Agreements and other legislative provisions and recommend options to maximize the company's profitability. Farm Bill, Trade Agreements and other legislative provisions can impact American Crystal by $10 million or more annually; therefore, the analyses are critical in establishing the Company's strategy.

  • Completes economic impact assessments of company and industry trends, developments and options and advises management on the implications. These assessments provide a foundation for the establishment of overall Company strategy.

  • Manage various cost management initiatives to drive efficiency throughout the Company. Benchmarks and analyze costs inside and outside of the Company.

  • Manage Company decisions and information regarding the USDA hundredweight sales allocation system to maximize growers' on-farm profits.

  • Track industry developments and develops cost curve models to maintain accurate portrayal of the Company's competitive position and environment.

  • Conduct financial analysis of potential business acquisitions which may range to $100 million.

Other duties as assigned.
The Business Development and Economic Analysis Manager has a high degree of latitude to direct projects, recommend company strategy and develop diversification opportunities with frequent project requests directly for the CEO.
To be successful in this position requires seasoned business and operations knowledge normally gained through the completion of an engineering, accounting, finance, or a business degree, with a preference for completion of an MBA program, as well as 10 or more years of experience in a related field. In depth knowledge of the sugarbeet industry and the processing of sugar or similar process manufacturing is also required. This position requires an entrepreneurial and creative individual with well-developed managerial, financial and communication skills as well as the business savvy required to lead such a function. The incumbent must also be able to interact well with people in a business and social setting, as close contact with top management of diverse companies and groups is routine.
Compensation Range:
$158,637.66 - $198,297.07 Annual Salary
Benefits Include:
Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
In addition, we offer a health savings account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match and contribution, paid dental insurance paid basic life insurance, paid short and long-term disability, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid volunteer opportunities and paid holidays. We also offer discretionary bonuses, tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Some of these benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.
We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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