Saxon Agriculture (a GrainCorp business) is a vibrant and successful grain, organics, and seed trading business.
Reporting to the UK Farm Business & Seed Manager and joining a highly capable and collaborative team of business development and trading professionals, we're seeking a Farm Business Development Manager to join us at our Swaffam office in a permanent position.
This opportunity will see you:
Procure grain from new and existing growers on behalf of Saxon Ag (about 90 per cent of the role)
Promote seed varieties, sell seed to, and place seed contracts directly with growers
Grow and deepen positive grower relationships including regular contact and visits attending breakfast meetings and events
Provide accurate production forecasting to the trading team through firsthand observation, estimation, and industry intelligence
Assist growers, traders and logistics team during the contract execution process to ensure a market-leading level of customer service
Work closely with the Saxon Trading and Farm team to develop and implement buying strategies and targeted campaigns for buy-back contracts
About your experience
Our ideal candidate has relevant grains industry experience underpinned by a high degree of commercial acumen, and a genuine passion / interest in contributing to the global food supply chain.
Additionally, you'll have:
Solid communication, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong analytic, numeracy and problem-solving skills / ability
Ability to work independently and remotely and with limited oversight
Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office and capacity to learn new systems / technology
Experience in dealing with farmers and an existing farmer customer list to introduce to Saxon Ag
Whilst we're open-minded to a range of candidates, you'll stand apart from others with experience gained in a farm business development / trading position.
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