Job Vacancy: Farm Trader

Job Description

We are seeking a Farm Trader to join our team, on a permanent work from home and 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 Farm Trading Team. Full training will be provided.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per calendar year plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance scheme, Private healthcare, Group income protection, Death in Service and Pension plan with employer contributions of up to 9% after 2 years service
• Company car

About You

• Strong interest in the agricultural sector
• Strong commercial acumen and awareness.
• Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills.
• The personal ambition, tenacity, and resilience to succeed in a sales role.

Your Role

As a Farm Trader your role will involve:

• Building a comprehensive knowledge of our products and services.
• Promoting, managing, and developing our business, products and services.
• Having knowledge of grain markets and provide advice on the most appropriate management strategies.
• Purchasing Grain, Oilseeds and Pulses from our farmer customers both established and new, agreeing terms for grain storage and handling services, if required.
• Advising and selling seed and services to farmer customers and developing new sales opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with experienced commercial managers, developing commercial understanding alongside technical knowledge.
• Liaising closely with colleagues to identify opportunities with new customers and develop relationships with existing customers, supporting a joint working approach.
• Actively engaging in prospecting customers for Robin Appel Ltd

Locations

We are looking for a Farm Trader to join us in the following areas:

• East of England
• East Midlands
• West Midlands
• North East
• North West
• Yorkshire

Please send your CV and details to careers@robin-appel.com for further details.