Job Description

De Lacy Executive is proud to be exclusively partnering with Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd, a long-established and forward-thinking leader in the UK agri-foods sector, in the search for a Farm Trader Team Manager to lead and grow their South-West regional trading operation.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business with deep roots in UK agriculture, a reputation for innovation, and a commitment to sustainable food security. Based at their Sparkford office in Somerset, this leadership role offers the chance to shape regional strategy, manage key partnerships, and drive commercial success across grain trading, seed and fertiliser sales, and farm input services.
About the Role:
As Farm Trader Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the South-West trading team, identifying growth opportunities and supporting team performance.

• Manage strategic partnerships (e.g. Mole Valley) to strengthen collaboration and expand market reach.

• Drive sales of grain, seeds, fertilisers, and other farm inputs, while promoting Bartholomews' full suite of services including grain storage, haulage, and marketing.

• Champion sustainable farming practices, including low-carbon fertiliser solutions and the Xarvio carbon programme.

• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to share insights, unlock opportunities, and deliver exceptional service to growers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow the South-West customer base and exceed commercial targets.

• Support and mentor traders, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Promote Bartholomews' technical services, agronomy packages, and R&D initiatives.

• Represent the company at industry events, trials, and forums.

• Maintain accurate CRM records and identify actionable insights from sales data.

About You:

• Experience in farm trading, grain purchasing, or agricultural sales.

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

• Commercially driven with a deep understanding of UK agriculture.

• Knowledge of fertilisers and crop nutrition is advantageous.

• Agricultural qualifications (e.g. degree/diploma) preferred but not essential.

• Full UK driving licence required.

Why Join Bartholomews?

• A great base salary + Company vehicle (Electric Charger contribution)

• Pension Scheme 6.5% matched

• Death in service benefit

• EAP, Vehicle Scheme

• Annual performance bonus

• The ability to work for an independent business that have the needs of the customer at the centre of all they do.

• A respected name in UK agriculture with over 140 years of heritage.

• Industry-leading facilities and resources.

• A culture of innovation, sustainability, and growth.

• Opportunities for professional development including FACTS and BASIS qualifications.

To apply:
If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on 01885 485525 or email me at george.clayton@delacyexecutive.co.uk
De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy.
Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.
Company
De Lacy Executive is a recruitment consultancy that supports farming and agri-business.
Since 2000 we have been recruiting within agriculture, horticulture, sustainability, food supply chain and other rural sectors across the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest network of candidates and regular employer clients within the sectors we operate in.
Over this time, we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals. We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.
Our team is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.
Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing or education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry.
We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.
We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
We look forward to hearing from you.
De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 1 First Floor, Oak House, Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5HP.
Tel: 01885 483440. E mail:
Company info Website Telephone 01885 483440 Location Suite 1, First Floor
Oak House
Bromyard Road,
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 5HP
United Kingdom
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