Farm Trader

Farm Trader

Farm Trader - Cambridge / Peterborough / South Lincolnshire area - £35,000 + Structured Commission + Company Car

The Job

An opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Farm Trader to join a successful agricultural business covering the Cambridge, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire region. This role would suit an experienced agricultural salesperson, someone from a farming background or an ambitious commercial professional looking to build a long term career within the agricultural sector.

Working autonomously across your territory, you will be responsible for developing new business, building strong relationships with farmers and helping customers maximise returns through effective crop marketing solutions. You will be supported by an experienced internal team while taking ownership of growing and managing your own customer base.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities while growing and maintaining a strong customer base
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses across the region
• Promote crop marketing services and provide practical commercial advice to customers
• Identify opportunities to increase business growth and strengthen customer relationships
• Provide market insight to support farmers in making informed commercial decisions
• Represent the business professionally while promoting its values and services
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes

The Company

Our client is a leading farmer owned agricultural business with a strong reputation within the UK arable sector. Through market expertise, industry partnerships and a commitment to supporting growers, the business provides innovative crop marketing services designed to help farmers manage risk and maximise returns. As the company continues to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious commercial team and play a key role in future development.

The Candidate

• Previous experience within agricultural sales, grain trading, agronomy, farm advisory, machinery, fertiliser, or a similar commercial role would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of farming businesses with the confidence to build relationships and communicate effectively with farmers
• Natural salesperson with the drive and ambition to identify opportunities and develop new business
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and commercial skills with the ability to work independently
• Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing your own territory and workload
• Agricultural knowledge or practical farming experience would be beneficial, although applications are welcomed from candidates with the right attitude and ambition

The Package

• Salary from £35,000 DOE
• Structured commission scheme with strong earning potential
• Performance related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Good pension scheme
• Private healthcare package
• Hybrid or predominantly home based working arrangement depending on location
• Opportunity to join a market-leading agricultural business
• Long term career development opportunities
• Chance to be part of a growing and ambitious commercial team

Please email your CV to Amber Read, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at ARead@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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