Junior Commercial Manager

De Lacy Executive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in agriculture seeks a recent graduate to support the senior commercial team in commodity trading. You will manage B2B sales relationships and lead marketing efforts while developing your career in a dynamic environment. The role involves travel within the UK and offers competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Stand out salary for a graduate

Annual bonus

Car allowance (GBP5k pa)

Career development pathway

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or practical farming background aiming for a commercial career in agriculture.
• Basic knowledge of ruminant nutrition or commercial livestock production is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of commodity trading activities.
• Negotiate and execute supply contracts.
• Analyse market data and write reports.
• Attend industry shows and dinners.
• Develop B2B sales relationships.
• Lead social media marketing efforts.
• Monitor market trends and contribute to pricing strategies.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Good business sense

Communication and interpersonal abilities

Organised approach

Interest in agricultural markets

Education

Degree in agricultural discipline

Practical farming background

Job description

Are you a recent graduate in an agricultural discipline or looking to progress from the home farm into a commercial role. This role could be your gateway into commercial agriculture.

Success in this role would lead to becoming an established Commercial Manager within the agricultural soft commodities industry, worth around GBP5 billion to the UK economy annually.

This is an opportunity to immerse yourself at the heart of the UK agricultural trade, all while receiving support tailored towards you and your professional development. The successful candidate will support the senior commercial team in all areas of the business and will inherit an existing customer ledger. Over time, you will take increasing responsibility for B2B sales into merchants and feed manufacturers, helping to expand market share and deepen customer relationships.

You will also be tasked with taking the lead on social media marketing, helping to shape the company's digital presence and engage with the wider agricultural community.

The role will involve national travel with the potential for 1-2 nights away per week. You will also be expected to be in the North West office roughly 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day management of commodity trading activities
• Support the negotiation and execution of supply contracts
• Analyse market data and write professional reports for various audiences
• Attend industry shows and trade dinners
• Develop existing B2B sales relationships with merchants and feed manufacturers
• Lead social media marketing and digital engagement strategies
• Monitor market trends and contribute to pricing strategies
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth operations

Your profile:

• Recent graduate in an agricultural discipline or from a practical farming background looking to build a commercial career in agriculture
• A good 'head for business'
• A basic working knowledge of ruminant nutrition and/or commercial livestock production
• Ability to embrace a team ethos and collaborate as part of the group
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive and organised approach to work
• A genuine interest in agricultural markets and commercial operations

What is on offer:

• Stand out salary for a graduate
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance (GBP5k pa)
• Clear career development pathway

To apply:

If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at

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