Farm Trader

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

Job summary

A leading UK agricultural company seeks a driven Farm Trader to expand its grain purchasing network and secure contracts with farmers. The role involves building lasting relationships, negotiating prices, and driving business growth, focusing on a diverse portfolio including organic and specialty crops. Successful candidates will have over 2 years of experience in ag sales or grain buying and a strong understanding of the UK seed and grain markets. This role offers autonomy and the chance to work closely with farmers nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in agriculture sales, grain buying, or farm trading.
• Understanding of UK seed and grain markets.
• Personable and proactive with excellent commercial sense.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Market insight

Negotiation skills

Autonomy

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.<...