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Overview: Cereal Byproducts, CERCO Group Company, serves to supply and distribute a wide array of ingredients and offers a high-value proposition by handling everything from start to finish. We offer a diverse product portfolio that ensures competitive pricing, along with complementary alternatives, to provide optimal value for our partners. Trusted for over 100 years, we supply and distribute a wide array of ingredients for use in food, animal nutrition, sports nutrition, and industrial applications.

Summary: We are seeking an individual with strong communication skills who is high-energy, self-directed, and results-driven. We hire individuals who want to build a long-term career in the commodity ingredients industry. This business and industry are unique, so the majority of our training is "on-the-job" learning. Cereal Byproducts, a Cerco Company, is an excellent company with a strong industry reputation, and many of our employees have been with us for decades.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or a complete explanation of the duties. The Commodity Specialist & Sales Associate is required to perform duties as assigned by management. CERCO Group reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embrace entrepreneurial business ownership, driving your impact and success

• Source, purchase, and sell ingredients across the feed and food industries, building expertise in commodity and ingredient markets

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing accounts while actively prospecting and cultivating new customer and supplier partnerships

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and customers to maximize profitability and ensure long-term business growth

• Monitor market trends, pricing data, and global supply chains to identify opportunities and risks in commodity sales and sourcing

• Collaborate with logistics teams to arrange and oversee transportation, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products

• Manage account portfolios, including order processing, invoicing, and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction

• Analyze commodity transactions and evaluate margins, using data to drive business decisions and strategies

• Ensure compliance with customs, licensing, tax regulations, and company policies for domestic and international transactions

• Help drive team success by sharing market knowledge, partnering with colleagues, and supporting business initiatives

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, or customer visits to strengthen market presence and build professional networks

• Continuously learn and adapt to the dynamics of the agricultural and ingredient industry through on-the-job training and self-directed growth

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, sales, marketing, or related field preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Paylocity

• Willing to complete training on our industry-specialized software (NewBOS)

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with customs, licensing, and tax compliance is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate cross-functionally

Benefits:

• 401(k) - Contributing to a 401(k) becomes available after 1 year of service

• Profit sharing - becomes available after 1 year of service

• Medical/vision/dental

• PTO/Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

Position Details:

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

• Locations: Mount Prospect, IL; Rogers, MN, and Springfield, MI (Onsite)

• Compensation: $60,000 annually plus commission

• Reporting Manager: Joe Gandolfo

How to Apply: Ready to start your career in the commodity ingredients industry? Click the "APPLY NOW" button below to submit your resume and express your interest in joining our team.

If you have any questions about this position or our company, please email josephine.sabaski@cercogroup.com.

Overview: CERCO Group has been a trusted supplier and distributor of ingredients for over 100 years. We provide end-to-end solutions that deliver competitive pricing, complementary alternatives, and strong value for our customers. Our diverse product portfolio supports food, animal nutrition, sports nutrition, and industrial applications. Many of our employees have built decades-long careers here, and we are proud to invest in the next generation of professionals through our internship program.

Summary: The Marketing Internship provides hands-on experience in B2B marketing within the agriculture and ingredient distribution industry, with a focus on market analysis, data research, creative content development, and strategic insights that support business decisions. This internship marketing role is a newly created position, designed for someone eager to contribute fresh ideas and help shape how marketing integrates with our sales team. Interns will work closely with the Marketing Associate as their partner throughout the summer, while also collaborating with our Commodity Specialists and Sales team to monitor market trends, create marketing materials, and support customer outreach campaigns.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or a complete explanation of the duties. The Marketing Intern is required to perform duties as assigned by management. CERCO Group reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create social media content for CERCO Group subsidiaries, including Cereal Byproducts, CERCO Ingredients, and Highland Milling

• Use Monday.com to design and manage customer email campaigns, while learning and contributing to the development of this new CRM platform shared by sales and marketing

• Work alongside the Marketing Associate to create brochures, e-packets, and other promotional items for salespeople, tradeshows, and customer visits

• Attend 1–3 tradeshows (local and/or requiring travel) to support sales teams with setup, capture event photos, and assist in onsite marketing activities

• Collaborate across departments to understand how marketing intelligence connects to sales and logistics

• Track competitor activities and provide insights on industry developments and emerging opportunities

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in creating social media content, graphics, and marketing design

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); exposure to Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or data visualization tools is a plus

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• High energy, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to travel within the US, if necessary

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on exposure to B2B marketing in the agriculture and ingredient distribution industry, including social media content creation, campaign design, and promotional material development

• Experience using Monday.com, a CRM and project management platform, to build and manage email campaigns, track projects, and collaborate across sales and marketing

• The opportunity to partner closely with the Marketing Associate on brochures, e-packets, and other sales tools, gaining practical skills in content design and marketing communication

• First-hand experience supporting tradeshows and customer events, including setup, photography, and live marketing support

• Practical knowledge of how market insights and competitor research connect directly to business decisions and customer engagement

• The chance to build a portfolio of marketing activities you've created and potentially pitch your own smaller marketing campaign at the end of the program

• Competitive pay at $20/hour and full-time summer experience

Position Details:

• Duration: Approximately 11 weeks

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

• Location: Mount Prospect, IL

• Compensation: $20.00 per hour

• Reporting Manager: Joe Gandolfo

How to Apply: Ready to start your career in the commodity ingredients industry? Click the "APPLY NOW" button below to submit your resume and express your interest in joining our team.

If you have any questions about this position or our company, please email josephine.sabaski@cercogroup.com.

Overview: Cereal Byproducts, a CERCO Group Company, serves to supply and distribute a wide array of ingredients and offers a high-value proposition by handling everything from start to finish. We offer a diverse product portfolio that ensures competitive pricing, along with complementary alternatives, to provide optimal value for our partners. Trusted for over 100 years, we supply and distribute a wide array of ingredients for use in food, animal nutrition, sports nutrition, and industrial applications.

Summary: We are seeking an individual with strong communication skills who is high-energy, self-directed, and excited about learning our industry to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program. This internship is designed to give you hands-on exposure to the ingredient commodities industry. Interns will work alongside experienced Commodity Specialists, learning how to source ingredients from suppliers, sell to customers, and support logistics to ensure smooth transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in business, sales, supply chain management, agriculture, or commodity markets to explore a career in a unique and dynamic industry through our project-driven internship program.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or a complete explanation of the duties. The Commodity Specialist & Sales Associate Intern is required to perform duties as assigned by management. CERCO Group reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Commodity Specialist team in sourcing and selling ingredients across the feed, food, and other industries

• Assist with customer and supplier account management, including research, outreach, and follow-up

• Learn to analyze market trends and pricing data to guide strategic decisions in commodity markets

• Collaborate with the logistics team to help coordinate transportation and ensure timely delivery

• Gain exposure to contract negotiation, pricing strategies, and compliance processes

• Participate in project-based work (see sample project outline) to deepen your industry knowledge

• Engage in on-the-job learning and mentorship from experienced traders

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, marketing, sales, supply chain, economics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in business, sales, trading, and/or the agricultural or food industries

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High energy, self-motivated, and eager to learn

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Ability to travel within the US, if necessary

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience with commodity ingredients and client sales

• Exposure to domestic and international markets, logistics, and compliance

• Mentorship from a seasoned team of Commodity Specialists and Business Professionals

• A meaningful project to showcase at the end of the program

• Competitive pay at $20/hour and full-time summer experience

Position Details:

• Duration: Approximately 11 weeks

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

• Locations: Southfield, MI; Mount Prospect, IL; Chesterfield, MO; Kansas City, MO; Rogers, MN; and Vancouver, WA

• Compensation: $20.00 per hour

• Reporting Manager: Joe Gandolfo

How to Apply: Ready to start your career in the commodity ingredients industry? Click the "APPLY NOW" button below to submit your resume and express your interest in joining our team.

If you have any questions about this position or our company, please email josephine.sabaski@cercogroup.com.