Mole Valley Farmers
Alternative Feeds Trader
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Alternative Feeds Trader
Alternative Feeds Trader – 12-Month Maternity Cover (Temporary)
Commercially minded and customer-focused individuals with strong communication skills, numerical confidence, and market awareness are sought to join our team as an Alternative Feeds Trader.
This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a key part of our business, supporting British agriculture in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
About The Role
- Contract: Temporary (12-month maternity cover)
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
- Location: Hybrid (home-based + travel to Coylton Mill and Ashby-de-la-Zouch)
- Type: Commercial trading with a focus on alternative feeds to meet budgeted volumes and margins
As a Hunterston Alternative Feeds Trader, you’ll:
- Work closely with Senior Traders, field sales, and suppliers to manage trading positions and opportunities
- Balance market insight, commercial strategy, and relationship-building
- Play a critical role in driving the growth of our alternative feeds portfolio
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strong customer and supplier communications while ensuring efficiency
- Minimise risk through the management of trading positions and raw material books
- Monitor commodity market trends, pricing fluctuations, and competitor activity
- Secure value-for-money deals with suppliers and ensure accurate market positioning
- Keep detailed records and utilise internal systems effectively
- Support promotional events, supplier meetings, and newsletter contributions
- Collaborate with the Feed Solutions team to identify new opportunities
About You
We’re looking for:
- Familiarity with UK agriculture (helpful, though not essential)
- Prior experience in trading, sales, or fast-paced commercial roles
- A strong grasp of commodity markets and pricing strategies
- Technical knowledge of livestock nutrition (ideal, but not mandatory)
- Numerical confidence and proficient in pricing models
- Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort with internal systems
- Self-motivated, responsive, and commercially aware
- Proactive and target-driven with a customer-focused mindset
- A collaborative team player with a solution-oriented approach
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What We Offer
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme – company matches contributions up to 5%
- 25% colleague discount at brand partners
- Free on-site parking
- 33 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time)
- Excellent training & career progression opportunities
- Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme via Retail Trust
- Enhanced family leave policies
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