Farm Trader

ADM; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Agriculture is seeking a Farm Trader in Wisbech to purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmers and to promote ADM's seed and fertiliser products and technical services to growers. The role focuses on managing existing accounts, developing new business, negotiating contracts, and delivering outstanding customer service while promoting campaigns with the Retail department.

Candidates should have strong farming knowledge, the ability to engage stakeholders, and proficient use of Microsoft

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of combinable crops, OSR, pulses and their markets.
• Experience with grain contracts (AIC/FOSFA) preferred.
• Knowledge of seed varieties and dressings; fertiliser types.
• Arable farming experience and supplier relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmers and develop new business.
• Negotiate contracts within ADM terms and price range.
• Sell seed and fertiliser products to existing accounts and new prospects.
• Promote campaigns in liaison with Retail department.
• Provide outstanding customer service and follow up on inquiries.
• Promote ADM technical services to farmers and manage workload to maximise potential.

Skills

Crop knowledge

Arable farming understanding

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Bespoke systems

Job description

Job Description

Farm Trader

Job Purpose

To be responsible for purchasing combinable crops and selling quality seed and fertiliser products along with promoting ADM Agriculture’s quality technical services to farmers. Managing and supporting existing accounts along with building relationships and procuring business with new accounts.

Main Responsibilities

• To purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmer customers trading with existing accounts and developing new business.
• To negotiate contracts with farmers within the terms and price range given by ADM Traders.
• To sell seed and fertiliser products to both existing accounts and procuring new business.
• Actively promote campaigns in liaison with the Retail department.
• To follow up on business enquiries providing outstanding customer service.
• To utilise company information and promote technical services to farmers.
• To manage workload effectively to maximise account and business potential.

Environmental

• To operate and conduct our business in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable way.
• To undertake daily tasks in line with requirements of the Company's Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Seek and provide ideas to improve company performance in accordance with the EMS.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Knowledge

• To have an excellent understanding of combinable crops, OSR, pulses and their uses/markets
• To understand AIC and FOSFA grain contracts
• Knowledge of seed varieties and dressings.
• Knowledge of fertiliser types and their uses.

Experience

• Arable farming understanding
• Building relationships
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft IT software – Outlook, Word, Excel and utilising skills into using bespoke systems

Capabilities

• Demonstrates good level of commercial awareness
• Ability to engage and influence others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact and build relationships effectively, both internally and externally

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

113102BR