Fertiliser Trader

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.
Role Purpose
The Fertiliser Trader / Lead on Wholesale Development role is to trade with suppliers and price fertiliser products for Farm Traders. To develop opportunities and margin on fertiliser for wholesale sectors.

Responsibilities To generate opportunities and margin within fertiliser wholesale sectors. Working with colleagues to take responsibility for day to day fertiliser trading in the absence of the Head of Fertiliser working at all times within the position parameters / trading standards set. Manage and develop the ADM Agriculture wholesale fertiliser business across the UK. To attend and assist in supplier strategy meetings with the Head of Fertiliser when required. To communicate both UK and global market trends to fertiliser customers and the farm trading teams Manage and develop business with your own customer base working within trading standards set by the Head of Fertiliser To hold regular meetings with farm traders and attend meetings when required. To work closely with the Lead on Retail development and Fertiliser Logistics & Trading Support, to allow the smooth execution of all retail and wholesale fertiliser business. Expand the ADM alternative fertiliser range and link to ADM regenerations programme. To represent the company at corporate events/shows which the business attends. To deal promptly and effectively with any complaints/issues as they arise. Any other reasonable duties as requested by Line Manager.

Your Profile Strong analytical skills and the ability to utilise these to make correct and profitable trading decisions. To fully understand the contractual obligations and contracts that govern the markets that are being traded. To be or become FACTS qualified by Spring 2025. Driven and enthusiastic about growing career, taking ownerhip of personal development and opportunites High level of commercial awareness being focussed on making profitable business decision.s Must be able to work to tight deadlines Excellent organisational and communication skills being able to converse effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong IT skills both for use on Microsoft packages, particularly Excel and bespoke systems. Attention to detail and a proactive approach to taking ownership of and fulfilment of duties

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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

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84330BR

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