Farm Trader

Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the agri-food sector is seeking an experienced Farm Trader to join their team. This role offers flexibility in location, with opportunities to work from Chichester or Sparkford. You will be responsible for managing grain purchases and advising farmers on a range of agricultural services. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of on-farm sales and grain buying, alongside the ability to build long-lasting relationships with customers. Join a company committed to sustainable practices and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector in southern England.

Qualifications

• Experience in farm sales and grain purchasing is essential.
• Ability to develop a customer portfolio within the trading area.

Responsibilities

• Manage grain purchases and advise customers on farm services.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

On-farm sales

Grain buying

Customer relationship building

Knowledge of fertilizers

Agricultural background

Education

Degree in Agricultural Studies

Diploma in Agricultural Studies

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Farm Trader to join our successful team. With office locations in either Chichester, West Sussex, or Sparkford, Somerset, we offer flexibility on the role's base location. Our company provides customers with a comprehensive service, including the supply of agricultural combinable crop seeds, game-cover and environmental mixes, fertilizers, feeds, and other farm inputs for arable farmers across the southern counties. The role also involves managing grain purchases and providing information about our farm services, such as grain storage at Shoreham Port, grain marketing, agronomy packages, and haulage services through our own haulier, Churchill Freight Services.

You will need to stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and our products and services to effectively advise our customers.

We seek experienced Farm Traders with a solid understanding of on-farm sales, arable farming, and grain buying. Ideally, you will have gained relevant experience in a similar role and be capable of developing a customer portfolio within your trading area.

About You:
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with diverse experience in farm sales and grain purchasing to join our agribusiness. You may have hands-on farm management experience or have held a role in a similar business making arable farm sales with a serviced customer base that you have successfully grown.

Regardless of your background, we require someone who is personable and skilled at building long-lasting relationships with farmers and suppliers.

Knowledge of fertilizers and crop nutrition is advantageous, as is an agricultural background and understanding.

Opportunities for FACTS and BASIS qualifications will be available if desired.

A degree or diploma in agricultural studies or a related field is advantageous but not essential.

You must hold and maintain a UK Driving License to undertake this role, as it involves on-farm visits and other travel.

About Bartholomews:
Leading in our field, we are committed to developing a sustainable Agri-Food Chain. Headquartered in Chichester, West Sussex, and operating across southern England, we have been a key contributor to the UK agri-food sector since 1883. Our business continues to grow and prosper.

We offer a range of agricultural services and supplies, including grain marketing, sale and supply of seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, animal feeds, bird-food, and game feeds. We also provide technical agronomy advice and engage in ongoing research through cereal crop trials.

Our facilities include a seed plant and crop research center near Chichester, as well as Shoreham Silos Services Ltd and Ultimate Fertilizers Ltd in Southampton. We own Churchill Freight Services Ltd and operate multiple depots across southern England. These resources make us one of the best-resourced agrifood businesses in the UK.

Our mission is to connect growers with UK and European consumers, adopting new technologies and striving for sustainable food security.