Farm Trader

Frontier Agriculture; Newmachar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in UK agriculture is seeking a Farm Trader to join their commercial team in Newmachar. This permanent full-time role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to build relationships within the agricultural sector. Candidates should possess a strong interest in agriculture and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave

Life Assurance scheme

Pension plan with employer contributions

Paid volunteer leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the agricultural sector.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Gaining knowledge of Frontier’s products and services.
• Promoting and developing business offerings.
• Understanding grain markets and advising on management strategies.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Tenacity

Education

FACTS qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Farm Trader to join the Frontier commercial team, based in Newmachar, on a permanent full-time basis. A background in sales is not essential, as we are seeking individuals with a strong interest in agriculture who will become key members of the Scottish Commercial team. Full training will be provided.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year, with options to purchase up to 5 additional days (subject to eligibility)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support your career growth
• Employee Assistance Program offering 24-hour support and advice on health and wellbeing for you and up to 4 family members
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave annually (for permanent employees)
• Opportunities to join employee network groups such as LGBTQ+, Menopause Wellbeing, Neurodiversity, and Women’s networks
• Cycle to Work Scheme, retail discounts, and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Strong interest in the agricultural sector
• Good commercial awareness
• Ability to build professional relationships with customers and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High initiative with strong planning and organisational skills
• Personal ambition, resilience, and tenacity to succeed in sales
• FACTS qualification (advantageous but not essential)

Your Role

As a Farm Trader, your responsibilities will include:

1. Gaining comprehensive knowledge of Frontier’s products and services
2. Promoting and developing Frontier’s business offerings
3. Understanding grain markets and advising on management strategies
4. Purchasing grain, oilseeds, and pulses from farmers, negotiating storage and handling terms
5. Selling seed, fertilisers, and inputs, and exploring new sales opportunities
6. Building relationships with experienced commercial managers and enhancing technical knowledge
7. Collaborating with colleagues to identify new customer opportunities and nurture existing relationships
8. Engaging in prospecting activities for Frontier

We encourage early applications as reviews and interviews may occur before the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert or cease accepting applications at any stage during the recruitment process.

About Us

Frontier is the UK’s largest crop production and grain marketing company, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover exceeding £1.5 billion. We aim to be the top employer in UK agriculture, fostering a culture centered on our core values: Integrity, Customer First, and Expertise (ICE). We seek talented individuals with industry knowledge or specialized skills aligned with these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We value a diverse workforce that fosters innovative ideas and contributes to our business goals. Our policies support flexible working and parental leave, promoting an inclusive environment.