We are looking for a Farm Trader to join the Frontier’s commercial team, based in Ross-on-Wye, on a permanent full-time basis.
A background in sales is not essential as we are looking for people with a strong interest in agriculture who will integrate and be a key member of the Northern Commercial team. Full training will be provided.
The Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
3. Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
4. 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)
5. Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
6. Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
7. Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
8. The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
9. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
10. Strong interest in the agricultural sector
11. Strong commercial acumen and awareness.
12. Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
13. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
14. A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills.
15. The personal ambition, tenacity, and resilience to succeed in a sales role.
16. FACTS qualification would be an advantage but not essential as training could be provided for the right candidate
Your Role
As a Farm Trader your role will involve:
17. Building a comprehensive knowledge of Frontier’s products and services.
18. Promoting, managing, and developing Frontier’s business, products and services.
19. Having knowledge of grain markets and provide advice on the most appropriate management strategies.
20. Purchasing Grain, Oilseeds and Pulses from our farmer customers both established and new, agreeing terms for grain storage and handling services, if required.
21. Advising and selling seed, fertilisers and other inputs and services to farmer customers and developing new sales opportunities.
22. Building strong relationships with experienced commercial managers, developing commercial understanding alongside technical knowledge.
23. Liaising closely with colleagues to identify opportunities with new customers and develop relationships with existing customers, supporting a joint working approach.
24. Actively engaging in prospecting customers for Frontier.
We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.
We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.