Seed Assistant Manager
Location: Hertfordshire / Eastern Region
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and commercially minded individual to join a busy agricultural team supporting farming businesses across the Eastern counties.
This varied role combines practical seed handling with technical advisory responsibilities. You will work closely with farmers and growers, promoting a range of certified seed products while providing guidance on seed selection, varieties and best agronomic practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and growers.
- Promote and sell certified seed including cereals, oilseeds, pulses, grass and forage.
- Provide technical advice on seed varieties, drilling rates and crop performance.
- Support seed treatment solutions and farm-saved seed services.
- Assist with stewardship storage, handling and stock management.
- Identify new business opportunities and grow the customer base.
- Attend agricultural shows, trials and demonstration events.
- Work closely with internal agronomy teams and seed suppliers.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in agricultural sales, seed trading or a related agri-business role.
- Good understanding of UK arable farming systems.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially aware and self-motivated.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable: BASIS or equivalent agricultural qualification.
Package
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
- Company vehicle
- Pension and additional benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
A great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in the agricultural sector while working closely with farming businesses across the region.
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