Potash, Manager

Argus Media group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Group pension scheme

Healthcare and life assurance

Flexible working environment

25 days holiday with annual increase

Job summary

Argus Media Group is seeking a seasoned Manager, Potash for its Analytics division. You will lead outlook development for the potash market, refine market models and deliver client-ready analyses, reports, and presentations.

The role requires senior stakeholder communication, mentoring juniors, and cross-team collaboration to expand services and client base. Based in London, you will engage with international industry stakeholders, present at conferences, and contribute to the growth of Argus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in potash or related markets.
• Degree level (2.1+) required.
• Strong understanding of potash value chain and market fundamentals.
• Highly numerate with large dataset analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Argus' outlook for the potash market, identifying trends and risks.
• Develop and improve fundamental market models; translate outputs into market views and forecasts.
• Design, deliver, and enhance client-facing reports, datasets, webinars and consulting projects.
• Build interlinkages with adjacent Argus Services for unique market perspectives.
• Represent Argus Analytics as a potash expert at conferences and client meetings.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to grow analytics client base with thought leadership.
• Mentor and provide analytical leadership to junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for new analytical products and datasets to strengthen Argus' position.

Skills

Potash market knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

R (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

R

Job description

Argus Analytics forms one half of the advisory division of Argus Media Group. Comprising a global team of 90 analysts, we provide clients with analysis, data and forecasts across 35 commodities and markets spanning oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, metals, power markets and energy transition solutions. Our work is firmly focused on market fundamentals — considering end-to-end value chains, international trade flows and macroeconomic trends. Our value proposition centres around the quality of our analysts, the depth of our data and our ability to leverage Argus’ wider strengths — 55 years of commodity markets expertise, unrivalled global networks and proprietary databases.

Our fertilizer division is central to our rapidly growing Analytics business and as we enter an exciting expansion phase, we are now looking for an experienced, passionate and innovative Manager, Potash. At its core this role will lead the delivery, improvement and expansion of our existing potash services; provide inspiring thought leadership to the market; build enduring relationships with the industry and position Argus as the voice clients turn to when they want help to understand the mine-to-manufacturer market.

Reporting to the Head of Phosphates & Potash, this is a great opportunity for someone with a background in analysing and forecasting the potash value chain and who wants to deepen their expertise, engage with senior industry stakeholders and play a prominent role in the development of the next generation of Argus Analytics services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Argus' outlook for the potash market, continuously evolving the analysis of the industry by identifying and quantifying major market trends and risks;
• Develop and continuously improve Argus's fundamental market models, translating modelling outputs into clear market views, price forecasts and scenario analysis;
• Design, deliver and enhance client-facing deliverables including reports, presentations, datasets, webinars and consulting projects, while ensuring analytical excellence and consistency across outputs;
• Build strong interlinkages with other adjacent Argus Services to deliver unique and compelling market perspectives to clients;
• Represent Argus Analytics as a potash subject matter expert at leading international conferences, industry forums and executive-level client engagements;
• Work closely with Argus' commercial organisation to significantly grow our Analytics' client base through thought leadership, demonstrations, client meetings and business development activities;
• Provide mentoring and analytical leadership to junior team members, helping to develop capabilities, best practices and market expertise across the Analytics team;
• Identify opportunities for new analytical products, datasets and services that strengthen Argus' competitive position and create additional commercial value.

Skills and Experience sought

• ~10 years' experience in potash or related markets, gained within market intelligence, consulting or producing organisations
• Educated to degree level (2.1 or above);
• Strong understanding of the global potash value chain, market fundamentals, pricing mechanisms and trade flows;
• Highly numerate, with experience analysing large, complex datasets efficiently and accurately, supported by excellent attention to detail;
• Intellectually curious with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and clients;
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Awareness of other statistical and programming languages such as R is an advantage
• Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus Analytics' Services.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognises and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training

Argus is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.