At a Glance
- Tasks: Support purchasing, pricing, and sales in the fertiliser industry while developing key relationships.
- Company: Join a leading fertiliser company focused on teamwork and growth.
- Benefits: Gain industry knowledge, work towards a FACTS qualification, and enjoy career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in agriculture with hands-on experience and expert support.
- Qualifications: Agricultural degree or relevant college studies; passion for learning and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35000 £ per year.
Excellent development opportunity as a Trainee Trader, well suited to agricultural graduates or early stage careers. As a Trainee Trader, you will be supporting purchasing, pricing, and sales activity across our full fertiliser product range. You will take ownership of customer orders and enquiries, collaborating closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers. You will gain full end-to-end production insight supporting your development of product knowledge and market insight to contribute effectively to the team's success. Support will be given in working towards a FACTS qualification, enabling expertise in nutrient management.
Main Duties:
- Purchasing: Work with the Senior Trader to secure materials and support our production plans at Ultimate Fertilizers. Develop effective relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers, shipping agencies, and strengthen your industry links and knowledge of the fertiliser business.
- Sales Activity: Manage customer sales enquiries, phone calls, and emails, supporting the trading desk. Take ownership of our Key Account data, ensuring customer information is up to date and maintained on our CRM system. Work with the team to develop sales campaigns.
- Commercial and Pricing: Work with the Senior Trader and the wider team to set, review, and agree pricing strategies, including setting haulage rates. Adopt pricing methods to achieve best margins and work towards achieving and exceeding our budgetary objectives.
About You:
Preferably, you will hold an agricultural degree or have completed your agricultural college studies in a relevant discipline with some hands-on work experience within the sector and be able to translate your knowledge into practical application. You should have a genuine interest in developing and growing your skills and knowledge base, and be willing to work towards gaining your FACTS qualification. Over time, this will enable you to confidently provide informed advice and recommendations to our customers as a trusted advisor. Teamwork is central to our culture; we are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a positive can-do attitude to working with others. A full and clean UK Drivers License is required.
Trainee Fertiliser Trader employer: Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd
Shoreham Silo Services Ltd offers an exceptional summer employment opportunity at Shoreham Port, where you can immerse yourself in the dynamic world of grain storage and export. With a focus on hands-on experience, supportive teamwork, and skill development during the bustling Summer Harvest, employees benefit from flexible working hours and comprehensive training in quality control and operations. Join us to make your summer meaningful while gaining valuable insights into the agricultural industry.
Contact Details:
Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd Recruitment Team
