Job Description

Are you a recent graduate in an agricultural discipline or looking to progress from the home farm into a commercial role. This role could be your gateway into commercial agriculture.
Success in this role would lead to becoming an established Commercial Manager within the agricultural soft commodities industry, worth around 5 billion to the UK economy annually.
This is an opportunity to immerse yourself at the heart of the UK agricultural trade, all while receiving support tailored towards you and your professional development. The successful candidate will support the senior commercial team in all areas of the business and will inherit an existing customer ledger. Over time, you will take increasing responsibility for B2B sales into merchants and feed manufacturers, helping to expand market share and deepen customer relationships.
You will also be tasked with taking the lead on social media marketing, helping to shape the company's digital presence and engage with the wider agricultural community.
The role will involve national travel with the potential for 1-2 nights away per week. You will also be expected to be in the North West office roughly 3 days per week.
Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day management of commodity trading activities

• Support the negotiation and execution of supply contracts

• Analyse market data and write professional reports for various audiences

• Attend industry shows and trade dinners

• Develop existing B2B sales relationships with merchants and feed manufacturers

• Lead social media marketing and digital engagement strategies

• Monitor market trends and contribute to pricing strategies

• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth operations

Your profile:

• Recent graduate in an agricultural discipline or from a practical farming background looking to build a commercial career in agriculture

• A good 'head for business'

• A basic working knowledge of ruminant nutrition and/or commercial livestock production

• Ability to embrace a team ethos and collaborate as part of the group

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• A proactive and organised approach to work

• A genuine interest in agricultural markets and commercial operations

What is on offer:

• Stand out salary for a graduate

• Annual bonus

• Car allowance (5k pa)

• Clear career development pathway

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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MA Agriculture Limited
Registered Office: Mark Allen Group, St Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0PB
Registered in England No. 01381243
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