Farm Trader

Frontier Agriculture; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 5 bought days

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Life Assurance & pension contributions

Volunteer leave up to 2 days/year

Employee networks (LGBTQ+, Menopause,

Neurodiversity, Women’s network)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discount scheme

Free eye tests

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a Farm Trader to join the Southern Commercial Team in the South of England on a permanent, full-time basis. You will build knowledge of Frontier’s products, promote its business, and advise on grain markets while purchasing grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmer customers.

Strong sales drive and agricultural interest are essential. The role emphasizes developing customer relationships, understanding grain management strategies, and collaborating with colleagues to

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the agricultural sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and awareness.
• Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Personal ambition, tenacity, and resilience to succeed in a sales role.
• FACTS qualification would be an advantage but not essential as training could be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Building a comprehensive knowledge of Frontier’s products and services.
• Promoting, managing, and developing Frontier’s business, products and services.
• Having knowledge of grain markets and provide advice on the most appropriate management strategies.
• Purchasing Grain, Oilseeds and Pulses from our farmer customers both established and new, agreeing terms for grain storage and handling services, if required.
• Advising and selling seed, fertilisers and other inputs and services to farmer customers and developing new sales opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with experienced commercial managers, developing commercial understanding alongside technical knowledge.
• Liaising closely with colleagues to identify opportunities with new customers and develop relationships with existing customers, supporting a joint working approach.
• Actively engaging in prospecting customers for Frontier.

Skills

Agriculture interest

Commercial acumen

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Initiative & organisation

Resilience

FACTS qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Farm Trader to join Frontier’s Southern Commercial Team based in the South of England on a permanent full-time basis. A background in sales would be beneficial. We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in agriculture who will integrate and be a key member of the team.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Strong interest in the agricultural sector
• Strong commercial acumen and awareness.
• Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills.
• The personal ambition, tenacity, and resilience to succeed in a sales role.
• FACTS qualification would be an advantage but not essential as training could be provided for the right candidate

Your Role

As a Farm Trader your role will involve:

• Building a comprehensive knowledge of Frontier’s products and services.
• Promoting, managing, and developing Frontier’s business, products and services.
• Having knowledge of grain markets and provide advice on the most appropriate management strategies.
• Purchasing Grain, Oilseeds and Pulses from our farmer customers both established and new, agreeing terms for grain storage and handling services, if required.
• Advising and selling seed, fertilisers and other inputs and services to farmer customers and developing new sales opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with experienced commercial managers, developing commercial understanding alongside technical knowledge.
• Liaising closely with colleagues to identify opportunities with new customers and develop relationships with existing customers, supporting a joint working approach.
• Actively engaging in prospecting customers for Frontier.

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Customer First and Expertise – or ‘ICE’. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.