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Seed Commercial Support - 12 month FTC
Job Description: Seed Commercial Support (12 month FTC) Job Purpose: Providing maternity cover within the Agri-Inputs Seed Team being responsible for supporting the delivery of a profitable, successful and strongly-coordinated department. Working closely with the Seed Trader, Farm Traders, suppliers and the wider Agri-Inputs Team, the role provides day-to-day commercial, technical and operational support across the seed business. The role is focused on providing effective day-to-day support and continuity during the maternity-cover period. This includes managing seed-related enquiries, supporting commercial activity, coordinating information across relevant teams, and assisting with the operational requirements of the seed business. During the maternity-cover period, the Seed Trader will assume additional commercial and planning responsibilities. The Seed Commercial Support role will therefore provide additional day-to-day capacity, ensuring that routine commercial, customer and operational activities continue to be managed effectively. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Farm Trader Support • Act as a key day-to-day point of contact for Farm Traders regarding seed-related enquiries. • Provide timely and commercially focused support to Farm Traders. • Assist with seed quotations, pricing enquiries and product recommendations. • Prepare and distribute seed price lists, availability updates and other relevant commercial information. • Monitor seed stocks, product availability, seasonal demand and sales activity. • Support the Seed Trader with day-to-day commercial seed activities. • Liaise with suppliers, breeders and internal teams to obtain and communicate relevant commercial and product information. • Follow up outstanding queries and actions to ensure issues are resolved promptly. Sales, Technical & Marketing Support • Assist with the preparation and distribution of seed sales literature, technical information and product updates. • Support new variety launches and seasonal seed campaigns. • Coordinate presentations, training materials and communications for Farm Traders. • Assist with the preparation of marketing materials and customer communications. • Ensure Farm Traders have timely access to the information and tools required to support the seed portfolio. • Support the coordination of meetings, events and other seed-related commercial activities as required.
Planning & Operational Support • Support the Seed Trader with production planning activities. • Assist with monitoring seed demand, stock positions and seasonal sales performance. • Collate information required to support cropping and production decisions. • Maintain effective communication between the Seed Team, Farm Traders, suppliers, growers, production and other relevant teams. • Identify potential stock, supply or demand issues and escalate these appropriately. • Provide day-to-day operational support to maintain continuity across the seed business during the maternity-cover period. Seed Orders & Administration • Monitor and respond to enquiries received through the Seed Orders inbox. • Support seed order processing and associated administration. • Maintain accurate and timely records and information. • Assist with resolving order, stock and availability queries in conjunction with the relevant teams. • Provide additional operational support during peak seasonal periods as required. Environmental • To operate and conduct our business in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable way. • To undertake daily tasks in line with requirements of the Company's Environmental Management System (EMS). • Seek and provide ideas to improve company performance in accordance with the EMS.
: Key Skills & Competencies: Essential • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, liaising with Farm Traders, customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and enquiries. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. • Good commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Competence in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use relevant business systems. • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team. • Responsive and customer-focused approach. • Ability to ask questions, follow up actions and drive tasks through to completion. Desirable • Agricultural, seed or arable crop knowledge. • Previous experience within the agricultural or seed sector. • Experience in a commercial, customer-facing or sales-support environment. • Experience supporting sales teams or account managers. • Understanding of seasonal agricultural markets and/or supply chains.
: About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.