Farm Trader - Grain & Agri-Sales Specialist

Frontier Agriculture Limited; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday per year (+ up to 5 on

Annual leave purchase option

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Life Assurance & pension

Volunteer leave

Diversity networks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discount scheme

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture Limited in the UK invites applications for a Farm Trader to join our Southern Commercial Team in the South of England on a permanent full-time basis. A background in sales is beneficial and you will be a key member of the team.

You will build knowledge of our products, promote and develop Frontier's business, and advise on grain markets and inputs. We value integrity, strong customer relationships and a proactive, resilient approach.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Building a comprehensive knowledge of Frontiers products and services.
• Promoting, managing, and developing Frontiers 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.

Job description

Frontier Agriculture Limited in the UK invites applications for a Farm Trader to join our Southern Commercial Team in the South of England on a permanent full-time basis. A background in sales is beneficial and you will be a key member of the team.

You will build knowledge of our products, promote and develop Frontier's business, and advise on grain markets and inputs. We value integrity, strong customer relationships and a proactive, resilient approach.