Openfield is seeking Farm Business Managers to join our team across multiple regions, including the South, East, Midlands, North, and West.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a strong interest in agriculture who is keen to develop a commercial career within the UK’s leading arable farmer-owned co-operative.

A background in sales is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will play a key role within the team, working closely with our farmer members and internal colleagues to grow Openfield.

The Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

· Competitive salary
· 25 days’ holiday per calendar year
· Support from a knowledgeable and experienced team to help develop your career
· Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and advice on health and wellbeing for you and your family
· Life assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 5%
· Company car or car allowance
· Private medical insurance
· On-site parking.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

· A strong interest in the agricultural sector
· Sound commercial awareness and business acumen
· The ability to build strong, professional relationships with members and colleagues
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
· High levels of initiative, with strong planning and organisational skills
· Personal ambition, resilience, and tenacity to succeed in a sales-focused role
· A FACTS qualification (advantageous but not essential).

The Role
As a Farm Business Manager, your responsibilities will include:

· Developing a comprehensive knowledge of Openfield’s products and services
· Promoting, managing, and growing Openfield with existing and new members
· Maintaining a strong understanding of grain markets and advising members on appropriate risk management strategies
· Purchasing grain, oilseeds, rapeseed, and pulses from farmer members, including agreeing terms for grain storage and handling where required
· Advising on and selling seed, fertilisers, and other inputs and services, while identifying new sales opportunities
· Building strong working relationships with experienced commercial managers to develop both technical and commercial expertise
· Working closely with colleagues to identify opportunities, support joint working, and strengthen member relationships
· Actively prospecting for new members and business opportunities.

About Openfield
Openfield is Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. With a turnover of around £500 million, we are owned by around 4,000 farmers and work with thousands more to supply some of the UK’s biggest and most recognisable food and drink brands.

Job Type: Full-time

If you are interested in applying for this role or want to find out more details about the terms and conditions, please contact Sarah Wood and attach you CV by email: sarah.wood@openfield.co.uk

We have a new opportunity for a full-time Trader, to join our Sales & Trading team at our HPL, Colsterworth site in Lincolnshire.

This opportunity will suit anyone with a strong interest in agriculture who is keen to develop a commercial career with the Sales & Trading team.

A background in trading and sales is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. Successful applicants will work closely with and play a key role within the Sales & Trading team.

To be successful in this role, applicants will be:      

• Commercially minded
• Have strong communication skills
• Have a sound understanding of research and market analysis
• Highly self-motivated
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Have strong numerical and analytical skills
• Demonstrate strong teamwork.

Job Type: Full-time

If you are interested in applying for this role or want to find out more details about the terms and conditions, please contact Sarah Wood and attach you CV by email: sarah.wood@openfield.co.uk

Do you have excellent communication and customer focus skills to help us with the successful execution of our daily transport plan?

Ideally, you’ll have worked in a similar role before, be familiar with the agricultural farming sector or have previous transport experience. You’ll also need excellent time keeping skills, have a pro-active approach to learning, development, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for:

• Preferred previous experience in a similar Transport/Logistics administrative role
• An agile thinker with excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Demonstrable ability to build good relationships with all stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve and suggest effective resolutions
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A self-starter, with good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational needs
• Ability to meet deadlines in a time pressured environment.

This is a demanding role where you will be expected to work with many teams, including senior management to provide progress updates and feedback.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Clear and timely communication with drivers and suppliers about planned jobs for the day
• Monitoring our daily plan to ensure it runs smoothly enabling us to maintain high level collection and delivery performances
• Effective two-way communication with all internal teams (for example changes to the plan) to always maintain effective customer service
• Working with the vehicle management team to ensure all MOTs and servicing needs are adhered to
• Ensuring drivers are complying with driver’s hours and working time regulations.

About Openfield
Openfield is Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. With a turnover of around £500 million, we are owned by around 4,000 farmers and work with thousands more to supply some of the UK’s biggest and most recognisable food and drink brands.

If you are interested in applying for this role or want to find out more details about the terms and conditions, please contact Sarah Wood and attach you CV by email: sarah.wood@openfield.co.uk