Fertiliser Trader

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Archer Daniels Midland, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7e2db637d7d9467abb6e0a06697f24f1

Archer Daniels Midland

Full 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.

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

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.