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.