Trainee Farm Trader

7 days ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom COFCO International Full time

**About Us**

COFCO is a global agri-business that employs around 11,000 people in 35 countries. Our UK operations are active at every stage of the grains and oilseeds supply chain, purchasing all types and grades of combinable crops from farmers across the UK. The company markets and distributes these to a growing customer-base in the food, feed and bioenergy sectors at home and abroad.

**The Role**

We now have an exciting opening for a **Trainee Farm Trader **to join our expanding team, based at our office in **Ipswich**.

The main purpose and responsibilities of the role will include:

- Purchasing grain, pulses and oilseeds from farms and selling seed fertiliser and other crop products.
- Working with the rest of the team to identify prospective customers, promote the benefit of trading with COFCO UK, and open new accounts.
- To ensure that accounts are paid within terms agreed, and customer credit is controlled.
- To undertake on farm grain sampling and assist with the overall organisation of this.
- To assist the Team by handling queries, data entry including contracts and information to support the CRM system.
- To ensure the maintenance of an effective working knowledge of all crops/commodities traded, and of seed/fertiliser and other crop products sold.

No previous experience in this field is required, however some understanding of the agricultural industry would be beneficial but not essential. The role would suit someone who is confident and enjoys engaging with new people and building relationships.

**In Return**

In return for your talents we offer a generous salary and commission package within a structured salary framework based on personal performance, 25 days holiday per year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance. Free car parking and a relaxed, flexible working environment.

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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