Ethanol Fuels Trader

Fuel Trader - Iowa

Are you ready to take your trading expertise to the next level in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment? We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Fuel Trader to join a high-performing Alcohol Sales team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead fuel alcohol marketing and sales initiatives, oversee key logistics functions, and work cross-functionally to drive customer success and operational excellence.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to join an award-winning organization recognized for operational excellence and growth.
• Key role in a high-impact, revenue-generating division within the company.
• Collaborative environment where your input influences strategy and execution.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career advancement within a company that values leadership and initiative.
• Exposure to diverse areas of the business including operations, logistics, and commodity trading.

This role will be responsible for

• Leading the marketing and sales of fuel alcohol products across multiple channels.
• Developing and managing strategic relationships with critical fuel alcohol customers.
• Overseeing logistics including barge and railcar coordination, terminal operations, and export sales.
• Managing customer and product inventories, material balance, and transportation between plants.
• Keeping detailed and up-to-date sales records in CRM systems and generating competitive analysis.
• Monitoring railcar and barge movements, utilization, and servicing to ensure timely delivery.
• Reporting market developments, competitor activity, and customer insights to leadership.

Expectations will include

• Cross-functional collaboration with departments including logistics, transportation, sales admin, commodities, and quality.
• Generating rail-rate sheets and customer rail demurrage reports to support competitive offers.
• Supporting the opening of domestic rail transfer warehouses and managing vessel export logistics.
• Actively participating in trade associations to stay connected with market trends and industry standards.
• Proactively communicating issues that may affect customers to the leadership team.
• Traveling up to 20% to maintain and grow customer relationships and attend industry events.

A qualified candidate will possess the following

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business administration, agribusiness, or a related technical field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the ethanol, energy, or wet milling industries.
• Proven success in developing and executing sales strategies within commodity markets.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales data and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• High proficiency with ERP, CRM, and related software tools.
• A self-starter mindset with strong time management and performance-driven focus.

Compensation: $145K+ DOE

Benefits: Full

Desired Location: On-site

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Fuel Trader job.