We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Farm Trader to join our successful team at Sparkford, Somerset, and help lead our Westerly based trading team.
At Bartholomews, we offer our customers a complete service, including the supply of agricultural combinable crop seeds, game-cover and environmental mixes, fertilizers, feeds, and other farm inputs for arable farmers across the southern counties.
The role also involves managing grain purchases and providing information about our farm services, including grain storage at Shoreham Port, grain marketing, agronomy packages, and haulage services through our own haulier, Churchill Freight Services.
You will need to stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and our products and services to effectively advise our customers.
We are seeking experienced Farm Traders with a solid understanding of on-farm sales, arable farming, and grain buying. Ideally, you will have gained relevant experience in a similar role and be capable of developing a customer portfolio within your trading area.
About You:
The Farm Trader role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with diverse experience in farm sales and grain purchasing to join our agri-business. You may have hands-on farm management experience or have held a role in a similar business making arable farm sales with a serviced customer base that you have successfully grown.
You should be highly personable and skilled at forming long-lasting relationships with farmers and suppliers.
Knowledge of fertilizers and crop nutrition is advantageous, and experience within the agricultural industry is preferred.
Opportunities for FACTS and BASIS qualifications will be available if desired.
A degree or diploma in agricultural studies or a related field would be advantageous but is not essential.
You must hold and maintain a UK Driving License to carry out this role, as on-farm visits and trips are required.
About Bartholomews:
Leading in our field, we are developing a sustainable Agri Food Chain. Headquartered in Chichester, West Sussex, and operating across southern England, we have been established since 1883 and continue to grow.
We provide a range of agricultural services and supplies, including grain marketing, seed sales, fertilizers, crop protection, animal feeds, bird-food, and game feeds. We also offer technical agronomy advice and engage in ongoing research through cereal crop trials.
Our facilities include a seed plant, crop research and technology centers near Chichester, and dock-side sites at Shoreham Silos Services Ltd and Ultimate Fertilizers Ltd in Southampton. We own Churchill Freight Services Ltd and operate multiple depots across southern England, making us one of the best-resourced agrifood businesses in the UK.
Our mission is to connect growers with UK and European consumers, adopting new technologies and striving for sustainable food security.
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