Animal Feed Trader

Are you interested in agricultural commodities and keeping up with the marketplace?If so, we have a great opportunity for an Alternative Feeds Trader to join our team. Working with our 12 existing Traders who have over 200 years of experience between them and extensive knowledge of the feed market, you will be in great hands!If you have a dedicated interest in agriculture and are looking for a commercial career, our Alternative Feeds Trader vacancy could be just the job for you.This role can be based from either our office in Launceston, PL15 7FJ or South Molton, EX36 3LH and salaries will be dependent on skills and experience, to be discussed on application.This role is a fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.About this role:

• Providing advice and support to farmers to enable them to make informed purchasing decisions
• Trade alternative feeds such as soya, rape, wheat, and barley to our farming customer base
• Support the sales of the added value and processed grain products, such as fats & caustic wheat
• Building longstanding relationships with our customers, suppliers, and field sales team
• Proactively seek new customers through regular prospecting
• Liaising with our suppliers to ensure our customers receive the best possible pricing and service levels

For this role, you will need:

• A keen interest to develop an understanding of the agricultural commodities market, trends, pricing, and demand
• Passionate with a sound understanding of UK agriculture and terminology
• Drive and determination, and comfortable working within a sales environment

Previous experience working in an agricultural commercial environment, or any relevant agricultural experience would be advantageous.Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.Mole Valley Feed Solutions is the largest, farmer-owned, independent feed manufacturer in the UK offering an extensive range of products and services. These include compounds, blends, meals, straights, and minerals; combined with a range of technical support services provided by a dedicated team of qualified feed specialists.Four efficient and modern Animal Feed manufacturing mills and two blending sites produce a range of market-leading compound and precision blended feeds.For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers’ businesses – just like our customers who live and work in it – the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.