Farm Trader: Grain & Agri Sales Pro

Frontier Agriculture; Hermitage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday: 25 days (+ optional 5)

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Life Assurance & pension up to 7%

Volunteer leave (up to 2 days)

Employee networks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discount scheme

Free eye test vouchers

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. A background in sales is beneficial, with candidates who have a strong interest in agriculture.

You will promote and develop Frontier’s products and services, work with grain markets, and purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmers, establishing terms for storage and handling. Training is available for the right candidate.

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 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

Interest in agriculture

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Communication skills

Initiative & planning

Sales mindset

Education

FACTS qualification advantageous

Job description

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a Farm Trader to join the Southern Commercial Team in the South of England on a permanent full-time basis. A background in sales is beneficial, with candidates who have a strong interest in agriculture.

You will promote and develop Frontier’s products and services, work with grain markets, and purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmers, establishing terms for storage and handling. Training is available for the right candidate.