Trainee Agronomist

Frontier Agriculture; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Pension up to 7%

Volunteer leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture in Essex is recruiting a Trainee Agronomist on a full‑time permanent basis. You will build outstanding customer relationships, provide a comprehensive advisory service, and maximise crop production for farmers while increasing sales.

No sales background is required; we welcome people with a strong interest in agriculture who will join, with full training including BASIS & FACTS. Opportunities for home and site working, 25 days holiday, and development support are included.

Qualifications

• Interest in agriculture and agronomy, with a desire to develop a career in the field.
• Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• High initiative with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and complete BASIS & FACTS training.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a comprehensive, integrated service covering all aspects of crop production and guidance on legislation.
• Providing advice on end markets and appropriate management strategies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and teams to fulfil customer orders with excellent service.
• Developing knowledge of Frontier's products to drive commercial success and strengthen relationships.
• Conducting regular crop walks to understand evolving customer needs.
• Engaging with Trials and Technical Support to share knowledge and initiatives.
• Working with regional managers to develop and execute area business plans and prospect new customers.

Skills

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Initiative & planning

MS Excel

MS Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are now strengthening our on-Farm Frontier team by recruiting for a Trainee Agronomist, based in Essex on a full- time permanent basis.

You will play a key role in facilitating our business on farm by building outstanding customer relationships, providing a comprehensive advisory service, and maximising crop production for the farmer while increasing sales for the business.

A background in sales is not necessarily essential as we are looking for people with a strong interest in agriculture who will integrate and become a key member of the team. Full training will be provided, including BASIS & FACTS.

The Benefits

• Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• We are seeking candidates with the ability, skills and desire to develop a career in Agronomy
• Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft including Excel and Word
• The personal ambition, tenacity and resilience to succeed in a sales role

Your Role

As a Trainee Agronomist your role will involve:

• Delivering a comprehensive, integrated service covering all aspects of crop production, including crop nutrition, crop protection, and guidance on agricultural legislation.
• Having knowledge of end markets and be able to provide advice on the most appropriate management strategy for these end markets
• Collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams to fulfil customer orders while ensuring exceptional service
• Developing in-depth knowledge of Frontier’s products and services to drive commercial success, maintain quality, and strengthen customer relationships
• Conducting regular crop walks to build strong customer relationships and gain insight into their evolving needs
• Partnering with the Trials and Technical Support teams to support initiatives and enhance product and customer knowledge
• Engaging with experienced commercial managers to develop both technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• Liaising closely with colleagues to identify new opportunities, build relationships, and foster a collaborative approach to customer engagement
• Understanding environmental factors and schemes, providing support to customers in managing them effectively at the farm level
• Managing customer relationships successfully to drive long‑term engagement and satisfaction
• Collaborating with the Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute a business plan for the designated area
• Proactively prospecting new customers and expanding Frontier’s customer base.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.