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Farm business manager

Leicester
Permanent
Business manager
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Openfield is seeking Farm Business Managers to join our team across multiple regions, including the South, East, Midlands, North, and West. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a strong interest in agriculture who is keen to develop a commercial career within the UKs leading arable farmer-owned co-operative. A background in sales is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will play a key role within the team, working closely with our farmer members and internal colleagues to grow Openfield. The Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary 25 days holiday per calendar year Support from a knowledgeable and experienced team to help develop your career Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and advice on health and wellbeing for you and your family Life assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 5% Company car or car allowance Private medical insurance On-site parking About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A strong interest in the agricultural sector Sound commercial awareness and business acumen The ability to build strong, professional relationships with members and colleagues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal High levels of initiative, with strong planning and organisational skills Personal ambition, resilience, and tenacity to succeed in a sales-focused role A FACTS qualification (advantageous but not essential) The Role As a Farm Business Manager, your responsibilities will include: Developing a comprehensive knowledge of Openfields products and services Promoting, managing, and growing Openfield with existing and new members Maintaining a strong understanding of grain markets and advising members on appropriate risk management strategies Purchasing grain, oilseeds, rapeseed, and pulses from farmer members, including agreeing terms for grain storage and handling where required Advising on and selling seed, fertilisers, and other inputs and services, while identifying new sales opportunities Building strong working relationships with experienced commercial managers to develop both technical and commercial expertise Working closely with colleagues to identify opportunities, support joint working, and strengthen member relationships Actively prospecting for new members and business opportunities About Openfield Openfield is Britains only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. With a turnover of around £500 million, we are owned by around 4,000 farmers and work with thousands more to supply some of the UKs biggest and most recognisable food and drink brands. We are proud to support British grain for British food and drink, and to play a vital role in the success of UK agriculture.

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