Farm Trader: Grow Grain Sales & Farm Partnerships

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

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