Junior Trader/Sales Assistant

Who we are:

The GVF Group of Companies empowers farmers to produce meat, milk, and eggs profitably and sustainably for the advancement of human lives, nutrition, and health.

Today, the GVF Group is comprised of seven divisions: Grand Valley Fortifiers, Fortified Nutrition, Farmers Depot, Direct Source Commodities, Valley Feeds, True Foods, and On-Farm Business Intelligence. Across all divisions, we are united by a common purpose – helping our customers achieve better results through innovation, partnership, and trusted advice.

Direct Source Commodities , a division of the GVF Group, supports cost-effective on-farm feed manufacturing by helping farmers source truck-load commodities that deliver directly to their farm. DSC provides access to many feedstuff commodities that are valuable when creating nutritionally sound feeds for Dairy, Swine, Poultry and Beef operations.

Why we have this role:

We’re looking for a motivated and driven Junior Trader/Sales Assistant to join our DSC team in Cambridge, Ontario.

As demand for on-farm feed production continues to grow, so does the need for strong commodity partnerships and market support. This role plays an important part in helping us expand our commodities business by building customer relationships, supporting trading activities, and providing producers with timely market insight and product solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in agricultural commodities, sales, and trading while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

Working with us:

This is an in-person role based at our head office at 151 Savage Drive, Cambridge, Ontario. Typical hours for this position are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with occasional flexibility required outside of these core hours from time to time.

What you’ll do: 

Commodity Sales & Customer Development

• Grow sales of assigned commodities, including distillers grains and wheat shorts.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy, swine, and poultry producers.


• Conduct regular customer calls, farm visits, and follow-up activities.


• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the agricultural market.


• Provide customers with timely pricing, product availability, and market insights to support purchasing decisions.

Trading & Market Support

• Develop knowledge of commodity markets, pricing trends, seasonality, and supply/demand dynamics.


• Support purchasing and trading activities by identifying buying opportunities.


• Monitor market activity and communicate insights to customers and internal teams.


• Work alongside the Business Development Manager to build trading knowledge and risk awareness.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Partner with internal teams including sales, nutrition, operations, and ingredients.


• Share market intelligence and support customer opportunities across departments.


• Provide backup support for the Commodity Specialist when required.

Administrative & Operational Coordination

• Maintain accurate records of contracts, trades, and customer interactions.


• Support logistics coordination, order tracking, and issue resolution.


• Ensure CRM and internal systems are updated and accurate.

 
Your background includes:

• Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred


• 1-3 years of experience in sales, agriculture, customer service, or a related role


• Interest in commodity markets, trading, and agriculture


• Strong relationship-building and communication skills


• Self-motivated with a proactive and customer-focused mindset


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Why work with us:

• Canadian Family-Owned and Operated Company


• Competitive wages


• Extended health and dental benefits 


• RRSP matching program 


• Profit sharing bonus 


• Donation matching program 


• Professional development opportunities 


• Be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and giving back.

Living our values:

We’re a family-owned business that values its people and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a supportive and respectful workplace, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and investing in our employees’ success. Whether through our work with customers, our support of employees, or our community involvement, we strive to live our values every day.

• Passion: Serving customers innovatively and well.


• Humble Confidence: Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.


• Integrity: Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.


• Professional: Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.


• Caring: With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.

All interested applicants are asked to apply with a copy of their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.