Job Description

Farm Business Manager

Openfield is seeking

Farm Business Managers

to join our team across multiple regions, including the

South, East, Midlands, North, and West

.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a strong interest in agriculture who is keen to develop a commercial career within the UK's leading arable farmer-owned co-operative. A background in sales is desirable but not essential, as

full training will be provided

. You will play a key role within the team, working closely with our farmer members and internal colleagues to grow Openfield.

The Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday per calendar year

Support from a knowledgeable and experienced team to help develop your career

Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and advice on health and

wellbeing for you and your family

Life assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 5%

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A strong interest in the agricultural sector

Sound commercial awareness and business acumen

The ability to build strong, professional relationships with members and colleagues

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

High levels of initiative, with strong planning and organisational skills

Personal ambition, resilience, and tenacity to succeed in a sales-focused role

A FACTS qualification (advantageous but not essential)

The Role

As a

Farm Business Manager

, your responsibilities will include:

Developing a comprehensive knowledge of Openfield's products and services

Promoting, managing, and growing Openfield with existing and new members

Maintaining a strong understanding of grain markets and advising members on appropriate risk management strategies

Purchasing grain, oilseeds, rapeseed, and pulses from farmer members, including agreeing terms for grain storage and handling where required

Advising on and selling seed, fertilisers, and other inputs and services, while identifying new sales opportunities

Building strong working relationships with experienced commercial managers to develop both technical and commercial expertise

Working closely with colleagues to identify opportunities, support joint working, and strengthen member relationships

Actively prospecting for new members and business opportunities

About Openfield

Openfield is

Britain's only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative

. With a turnover of around

500 million

, we are owned by around

4,000 farmers

and work with thousands more to supply some of the UK's biggest and most recognisable food and drink brands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: In person