Alternative Feeds Trader

We’re looking for a commercially minded and customer-focused individual to join our team as an Alternative Feeds Trader. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have strong communication skills, and are confident with numbers and market trends, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key part of our business. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that supports British agriculture and works together across departments to deliver excellent service. 

Contract: Temporary, 12 month maternity cover
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid role, combining home working with travel to our Coylton Mill and Ashby-de-la-Zouch office
As an Alternative Feeds Trader, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day trading of alternative feeds, helping to meet budgeted volumes and margins. You’ll work closely with our Senior Traders, Field Sales team, and suppliers to manage trading positions, identify new opportunities, and support the growth of our alternative feeds portfolio. This is a varied role that combines market insight, commercial awareness, and relationship-building. 
Key responsibilities include: 
•  Communicating with customers, prospects, and the sales team in a friendly and efficient manner 
•  Managing trading positions and raw material books to minimise risk 
•  Staying informed of commodity markets, pricing trends, and competitor activity 
•  Liaising with suppliers to ensure value for money and accurate market positioning
•  Maintaining accurate records and using internal systems effectively 
•  Supporting promotional events, supplier meetings, and newsletter contributions
•  Collaborating with the wider Feed Solutions team to identify opportunities and drive performance 

•  UK agricultural experience is beneficial but not essential 
•  Experience in trading, sales, or commercial roles within a fast-paced environment 
•  Strong understanding of commodity markets and pricing strategies 
•  Ideally, technical knowledge of livestock nutrition 
•  Numerically sound and confident with pricing models 
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using internal systems 
•  Well-organised, responsive, and commercially aware 
•  Customer-focused, target-driven, and proactive 
•  A collaborative team player with a solution-focused mindset 

📈  Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5% 
🛍️  Up to 25% colleague discount in store 
🚗  Free parking on site 
🌴  33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
📚  Excellent training and development opportunities 
🪜  Plenty of career progression opportunities 
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Life Assurance 
🗣️  Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
🎁  Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼  Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.