Commodity Sales Apprentice (modern)

You will be responsible for marketing commodities, including oilseeds and sugars. All represent a rapidly expanding segment within our global operations, that now demands dedicated sales resource to ensure continued growth and delivery.

• The marketing and sales of agriculture-based commodity lines;


• Engage pre-identified sales leads through cold and warm sales practices;


• Work to sell physical tonnage in oilseeds and sugar across the region;


• Network and deliver excellent external communication to various stakeholders;


• Work closely with our management capacity to identify growing demand and ensure volume is available to trade and deliver;


• Review and manage underperforming commodity lines and prioritize customer allocation;


• Undertake market research to identify unrealized sales capacity in new regions;


• Generate marketing and community engagement resources;


• Supporting the Sales Function with internal developments and overhauls;


• Work with colleagues from across the globe.
  
  Desired skills and personal qualities


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;


• Have an analytical approach and problem-solving abilities;


• Understand the importance and champion administrative and organizational delivery;


• Good base creative and presentation skills;


• A lot of patience and persistence., National 5 English (Grade A)


• National 5 Math (Grade A)


• Deep interest in commodities & supply chains, GCSE or equivalent (required)
  
  TP-Exports is currently recruiting for a Commodity Sales Apprentice to join our team in the UK. This represents an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and work in a complex, market-sensitive function, where you will be dealing with stakeholders across the globe to support commodity trading activities, alongside gaining a Supply Chain Management qualification., We are surrounded daily by information that can offer advantages and disadvantages to us as a whole, so having an interest already in the world of commodities, stocks, geopolitics and future developments, will be a huge boost in aiding you to undertake and develop your career at TP-Exports.


What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Supply Chain Management at SCQF Level 7 (Modern Apprenticeship)


• Remote and in-person training;


• 1-day block per week for training.


What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We don't believe in pigeonholing at TP-Exports, so when determining your future, factors such as our current operations, and your skills will be what define your development.

The company is ever progressing, so naturally, your role will grow in line with our operations. You may start as an Apprentice but could quickly move into a different position to experience new challenges, or why not abroad to some of our overseas operations and developments?


• Can you describe what specifically interests you about working in the sales and marketing of agricultural commodities?


• Why do you believe you would be a great salesperson for our commodity lines and how do you think you would manage cold sales approaches?


• Embarking on this apprenticeship means you'll be starting a new role in commodity sales, which can be complex, while simultaneously pursuing a degree. What challenges do you anticipate facing, and how do you plan to manage these challenges?