Farm Trader

Job Title

Farm Trader

Function

Sales, Customer Service & Origination

Req/Job ID

87955BR

Job Description

ADM Agriculture operates from locations throughout England and offers a people-based quality service to farmers and consumers. As well as providing an integrated supply chain to ADM’s UK assets in milling and oil seed crushing, ADM Agriculture supply a full range of non-grain feed ingredients to the feed and fuel markets, alongside a comprehensive range of seed and fertiliser products. 

Your Responsibilities & Role Purpose

To be responsible for purchasing combinable crops and selling quality seed and fertiliser products along with promoting ADM Agriculture’s quality technical services to farmers. Managing and supporting existing accounts along with building relationships and procuring business with new accounts.

• To purchase grain, oilseeds and pulses from farmer customers trading with existing accounts and developing new business.
• To negotiate contracts with farmers within the terms and price range given by ADM Traders.
• To sell seed and fertiliser products to both existing accounts and procuring new business.
• Actively promote campaigns in liaison with the Retail department.
• To follow up on business enquiries providing outstanding customer service.
• To utilise company information and promote technical services to farmers.
• To manage workload effectively to maximise account and business potential.

Your Profile

Knowledge

• To have an excellent understanding of combinable crops, OSR, pulses and their uses/markets
• To understand AIC and FOSFA grain contracts
• Knowledge of seed varieties and dressings.
• Knowledge of fertiliser types and their uses.

Experience

• Arable farming understanding
• Building relationships
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft IT software – Outlook, Word, Excel and utilising skills into using bespoke systems

Capabilities

• Demonstrates good level of commercial awareness
• Ability to engage and influence others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact and build relationships effectively, both internally and externally

You should be comfortable in a dynamic, international environment and are open to change.

A committed and customer-oriented team player for whom a proactive, goal-oriented way of working is a matter of course.

Your Future Perspective

Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.

Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.

A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. Some of ADM’s employee resource groups (ERG’s) are:

• Women’s ERG
• Multicultural ERG
• ADM Pride Network
• Young Professionals Network.
• Access to the company’s Mentorship Programme as a mentor or mentee.

Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company. An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.

ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life. Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave

ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

Location City/Town/District

Hemswell

Location Country

United Kingdom

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion jobsnear.org ADM.

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