Farm Trader (HC20775) Lincolnshire, England
Salary: DOE + car/car allowance + bonus
COPE Seeds & Grain is a family‑owned business where people know and support one another. It isn’t a corporate machine with layers of sign‑off; your ideas and efforts genuinely matter. Based in Lincolnshire, COPE has built a strong reputation across the UK seed and grain sector while maintaining an independent, family‑run culture. The business is growing and ambitious, with a close‑knit and supportive team where hard work is recognised and career progression is encouraged.
Why Join COPE Seeds & Grain?
* Growing business with strong long‑term plans
* Genuine progression opportunities with diarised reviews
* Family‑run values, Christmas shutdowns, and early finishes during quieter months
* Employee events and charitable involvement
* Existing customer ledger to develop rather than starting from scratch
* Support for FACTS and BASIS qualifications
There is an existing book to take over and develop. An existing network in this field would be desirable but isn’t essential.
The Role
You’ll be trading across combinable, specialist, niche, and organic crops while managing and developing an existing grower ledger. Ideally you’ll be commutable to the office in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, but we are open to applicants from further afield who can visit the office regularly.
Responsibilities
* Building and maintaining grower relationships
* Increasing contracted area and tonnage
* Identifying new business opportunities
* Negotiating contracts and pricing
* Selling seed and crop nutrition products
What They’re Looking For
* 2+ years’ experience in grain buying, farm trading, or agricultural sales
* Strong understanding of seed and grain markets
* Commercially minded with strong relationship‑building skills
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and ambitious
* Existing agricultural network advantageous
Package
* Profit share and bonus scheme
* Hybrid working and family‑friendly flexibility
If you’re looking to move away from a large corporate environment into a business where you can genuinely make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
For a confidential conversation, contact MorePeople as the exclusive recruitment partner for this project.
Note: Any CVs submitted directly to Cope Seeds will be referred back to MorePeople.
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