Farm Business and Agronomy Manager

Aberdeenshire

£65,000

Full time, Permanent.

SRG are working with a leading FMCG Manufacturing organisation who are looking for a Farm Business and Agronomy Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will assist with the ex-farm procurement of malting barley and other grains in addition to the profitable sale of agricultural inputs to growers whilst maintaining an acceptable farm debt profile. If qualified they will also offer agronomy services to customers for all types of crops.

Responsibilities:

• Maximise the procurement of grain from grower base by means of forward contracts and spot purchasing techniques.
• Maximise the sale of agricultural supplies in a profitable mix.
• Maintain an acceptable debt profile.
• Source new business within regional area of responsibility.
• To provide technical information and services to grower base.
• Assist in developing and achieving realistic budgets/targets.

Skills / Requirements:

• Good knowledge of agriculture and arable cropping
• Strong interpersonal skills and a confident approach trading directly with farmers
• Good IT skills with an understanding of MS office
• Clean Full Driving License for at least 2 years.
• FACTS and BASIS qualifications are beneficial but not required as full training will be given to an individual willing to undertake these qualifications.

Benefits:

• Health cash plan
• EAP
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Fitness subsidy
• Cycle to work scheme

To apply please use the link provided or reach out to Aoife for more information.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.