Junior Trader

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK merchant in Greater London seeks a Junior Trader to support its commercial trading division. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced traders and manage a trading book. Candidates should have a strong interest in commodities and trading, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position includes a competitive salary, structured training, and a clear pathway to senior trading roles, making it ideal for those looking to build a rewarding career in agriculture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured training

Trading bonus pathway

Pension scheme

Clear progression into senior trading roles

Qualifications

• Strong interest in commodities, trading, markets or agriculture.
• Confident communicator — enjoys speaking on the phone.
• Comfortable analyzing market data, trends and pricing structures.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial trading division and manage trading book.
• Monitor markets and gather price intelligence.
• Assist in negotiation and deal execution.

Skills

Interest in commodities

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Resilience and competitiveness

Education

Degree in agriculture, business, economics or similar

Job description

Junior Trader - Enfield - Competitive Salary + Training + Bonus

Our client is looking to appoint a Junior Trader to support their commercial trading division. This is a progressive, hands‑on role where you’ll learn directly from experienced traders and gradually take responsibility for your own trading book. Your day will involve monitoring markets, speaking with growers and manufacturers, gathering price intelligence, building relationships and assisting in negotiation and deal execution. You’ll manage logistics coordination, update internal systems and support seasonal campaigns across grain, seed and fertiliser. Over time, you will develop the commercial instincts, product knowledge and negotiation skills needed to progress into a full Trader role. This position offers one of the strongest pathways in the industry for someone wanting to build a serious commercial career in agriculture.

The Company:

A major UK merchant with a strong presence in arable regions and long standing supply chains. Their commercial team is known for investing in their staff, providing strong mentorship and giving junior traders real responsibility early on.

The Candidate:

• Strong interest in commodities, trading, markets or agriculture
• Confident communicator — enjoys speaking on the phone
• Comfortable analysing market data, trends and pricing structures
• Organisationally strong with attention to detail
• Resilient, competitive and driven to develop commercially
• Degree in agriculture, business, economics or similar is beneficial but not essential
• A passion to learn and progress into a senior trader long term

The Package:

• Competitive salary
• Structured training
• Trading bonus pathway pension
• Clear progression into senior trading roles

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].