Grain Trader

FarmWell; Scotland; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Training and development

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

FarmWell is seeking a Grain Trader to join a family-run business with a structured succession plan and long-term career prospects. You will gain hands-on experience in buying and selling grain, negotiating contracts and expanding trading opportunities while supporting the sale of agricultural inputs.

The role combines office work with regular farm visits and attendance at agricultural events, emphasizing strong customer relationships and market awareness.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong communication and relationship-building with growers and customers.
• Commercial acumen with solid negotiation skills is essential.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail is expected.
• Decisive and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with growers, merchants and customers through visits and communication.
• Buy and sell grain, negotiate contracts and identify trading opportunities.
• Monitor grain markets, weather, crop conditions and industry trends.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to trading growth.
• Coordinate grain collections and deliveries with customers and internal teams.
• Support the sale of agricultural inputs such as fertiliser.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Decisive

Work under pressure

Education

Degree in Agriculture / Agri-Business

Job description

Looking for more than just a trading role? This is an opportunity to become a key figure in a successful agricultural business, with a structured succession plan and genuine long-term career prospects.

This family-run business has built a strong reputation within the local farming community, earning the trust of growers and customers through reliable service and long-standing relationships.

As part of a planned succession strategy, you'll work closely with the current Grain Trader, gaining hands‑on experience of the business, its customers and trading approach. You'll benefit from a structured handover, ongoing support and the opportunity to gradually take on greater responsibility over time.

You'll be responsible for buying and selling grain, negotiating contracts and identifying opportunities within the market. The role also includes involvement in the sale of agricultural inputs, including fertiliser, helping to provide a complete service to customers.

While primarily office‑based, regular farm visits and attendance at agricultural events are an important part of the role. Building strong relationships and understanding customers’ businesses will be key to your success.

Role Overview

• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, merchants and customers through regular visits and communication.
• Buy and sell grain, negotiating contracts and securing trading opportunities.
• Monitor grain markets, weather patterns, crop conditions and industry trends.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the trading operation.
• Coordinate grain collections and deliveries with customers, growers and internal team.
• Work closely with internal team to ensure the smooth movement of grain.
• Provide market insights and guidance to customers.
• Support the sale of agricultural inputs, including fertiliser.

About You

• Previous experience in a grain trading role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with good negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Decisive and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Degree desirable, ideally in Agriculture, Agri-Business or a related subject.

The Package

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Company car.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long-term career prospects within a well-respected business.