Junior Commercial Manager

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 deepening 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.

• 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

• 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

• Stand out salary for a graduate
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance (£5k pa)
• Clear career development pathway

If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at georg

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