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Grain Merchants

Overview

Grain merchants buy grain from farms and sell it to consumers. Between the buying and the selling, they are concerned with the quality, market value, shipping, processing, and storage of the grain. In effect, they are liaisons between the farmer and the eventual user or consumer of the grain. The regulation activities of the grain merchant create an efficient market for grain around the world. Grain merchants work as either grain buyers or grain managers. 

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

Decline
Personality Traits

Enterprising

Organized

Realistic

Career Ladder
Consultant

Grain Buyer or Grain Manager

Assistant Grain Buyer or Assistant Grain Manager

Grain Elevator Worker or Commodities Exchange Clerk