Animal Feed Trader

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural solutions is seeking an Alternative Feeds Trader to enhance their trading operations. In this hybrid role, you will work closely with farmers, trading key products like soya and barley while developing customer relationships to drive sales. Candidates should have a passion for agriculture and relevant experience in a commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in agricultural commodities market and trends.
• Passionate understanding of UK agriculture and terminology.
• Drive and determination in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to farmers for informed purchasing decisions.
• Trade alternative feeds and support sales of grain products.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Understanding of agricultural commodities market

Sales skills

Customer relationship building

Education

Experience in agricultural commercial environment

Job description

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Hours of Work: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary: Salaries will be dependent on skills and experience, to be discussed on application

Location: This is a hybrid role, working between home and a commutable distance from our Coylton Mill site, with regular presence required in and around Mole Valley Farmers

Are you passionate about agriculture and ready to take your trading career to the next level?

Mole Valley Feed Solutions is looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Alternative Feeds Trader to join our expert team. Reporting to the Trading Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving volume and margin through the trading of alternative feeds.

About this role:

• Providing advice and support to farmers to enable them to make informed purchasing decisions
• Trade alternative feeds such as soya, rape, wheat, and barley to our farming customer base
• Support the sales of the added value and processed grain products, such as fats & caustic wheat
• Building longstanding relationships with our customers, suppliers, and field sales team
• Proactively seek new customers through regular prospecting
• Liaising with our suppliers to ensure our customers receive the best possible pricing and service levels

For this role, you will need:

• A keen interest to develop an understanding of the agricultural commodities market, trends, pricing, and demand
• Passionate with a sound understanding of UK agriculture and terminology
• Drive and determination, and comfortable working within a sales environment
• Previous experience working in an agricultural commercial environment, or any relevant agricultural experience would be advantageous.

Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.