Commercial Development Associate

Job description

The ForFarmers Commercial Development Programme is your opportunity to launch your career in the agri-feed industry. This two-year agri-sales programme is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of ForFarmers commercial operation from sourcing to selling

At the end of programme, having experienced all the business has to offer and gained a better understanding of your own skill set, ForFarmers will aim to work with you to find a full-time role, bringing with it greater responsibility and continued training.

What is it?

  • A two-year development programme starting September 2027
  • Placements ranging from field sales to procurement to marketing
  • Outstanding technical and commercial training modules
  • The opportunity to learn and develop
  • A mentoring scheme to help you identify and grow your skills
  • Exposure and experience across the whole business

As well as a competitive salary during the programme, youll have the same benefits as the rest of our team. These include 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), private medical insurance, company pension scheme and support with further training and qualifications.

What we are looking for

Are you motivated, passionate and commercially driven looking for a career in the agri-feed industry?

Can you show a clear desire for personal development, learning and making a difference to both our customer base and our business?

Are you open-minded, able to challenge the status quo and want to drive our business forward in the years to come? If so, we want you.
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