Crops Administrator - Fram Farmers
Framlingham, Suffolk
Are you a highly organised, self-motivated person with a good understanding of farming and agriculture particularly the Arable sector? Do you have a good telephone manner and Microsoft office skills; mainly excel; and the ability to assimilate new information quickly? Are you a resourceful team player with a high focus on providing an excellent standard of customer service who is keen to work in a friendly and dynamic environment for a successful, expanding organisation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and proactive Crops Administrator to join this successful business to provide administrative support and essential back up to the Crops Purchasing Team.
Fram Farmers is one of the UK’s largest farmer-owned input purchasing and crop marketing Groups for professional arable and livestock farmers. We exist solely to serve and represent our significant Membership base, our goal being to provide them with an unequalled service, together with the very best value for money for the purchasing and crop marketing activities which we undertake on their behalf.
You will be responsible for a variety of activities including but not limited to:
• Assist with Member enquiries.
• Receive and place member orders on a daily basis.
• Ensure members are kept up to date with developments on new or alternative products as they become available.
• Work with the Crops Specialists and Product Managers to ensure effective forward planning to gain commitment and help negotiate more effectively.
• Comply with TASCC/FIAS standards.
• Ensure Quality Assurance Manual kept up to date with correct procedures and processes.
To be considered for this position you will have a high standard of education, an upbeat, can do attitude and a good telephone manner. Previous experience in the agriculture industry is desirable but not essential.
In return for your ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure you will be rewarded with a competitive salary of c£19,000 - c£21,000 depending on experience / knowledge, plus benefits, whilst gaining the opportunity to work within a progressive, career focused environment as part of a lively, professional team.
Own transport is desirable due to location. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this vacancy, please apply today!
