Farm Trader

MorePeople; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK specialist in agriculture is seeking a motivated Farm Trader to enhance its grain purchasing network. This role focuses on developing strong partnerships with farmers across the UK while expanding contracts for various crops. A successful candidate will have over two years in agricultural sales, an understanding of seed and grain markets, and a personable approach. The position offers the opportunity to work autonomously while driving growth for both farmers and the company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ag sales, grain buying, or farm trading.
• Understanding of UK seed and grain markets.
• Ability to build trust and work well with farmers.

Responsibilities

• Expand grain and specialist crop contracts across your region.
• Build long-term relationships with growers.
• Identify business opportunities and market insights.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms.
• Provide expert on-farm support.
• Drive business development and growth.

Skills

Ag sales experience

Grain buying experience

Personable and proactive

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job Description

Join a leading UK specialist in seed and grain; a long-established, family-run business known for quality, innovation, and a strong industry presence.

We're looking for a driven Farm Trader to grow our grain purchasing network, secure forward contracts, and build strong partnerships with farmers nationwide as they look to expand their national network of growers and customers. Focused on a varied portfolio, you'll work with organic, cereals, grass, cover crops and more. If you thrive on autonomy, value genuine relationships, and love being out on farm, this could be your next big move.

What you’ll be doing:

• Expanding grain and specialist crop contracts and purchasing across your region by increasing contracted area / tonnage.
• Building long‑term grower relationships that really count by actively identifying business opportunities.
• Spotting commercial opportunities and feeding market insights back into the team.
• Negotiating prices, contract terms, and forward agreements.
• Providing expert on‑farm support with confidence.
• Helping drive business development and future growth.

You’ll fit right in if you:

• Have 2+ years in ag sales, grain buying, or farm trading.
• Understand UK seed and grain markets.
• Are personable, proactive, and commercially sharp.
• Build trust easily and enjoy working with farmers.