Area Business Manager - Agronomy

Hutchinsons; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinsons seeks an ambitious Area Business Manager to support agronomists across Devon, Wiltshire and surrounding areas. You will blend practical agronomy with people leadership to drive regional growth and deepen customer relationships.

You may lead or mentor agronomists and will work with depot teams to deliver commercial and technical support, ensuring high service standards and successful development of the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing agronomists or leading a team.
• Strong leadership skills developed through mentoring and supporting colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing and achieving new business opportunities for yourself and the wider team.
• Providing day-to-day support including commercial coaching and mentoring to the team with the ongoing development of trainees.
• Working closely with the depot to play an active role in product planning.
• Planning and organising technical and commercial support for the team including arranging regular meetings.
• Supporting and resolving customer complaints and issues.
• Driving business development activity, including working alongside services teams and planning events.
• Championing company culture and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Customer relationships

Job description

We're looking for an ambitious Area Business Manager to work with the agronomists aligned to our Codford and Matford depots ...

Devon, Wiltshire and surrounding

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded agronomist to work with the agronomists aligned to our Codford and Matford depots, helping drive the continued success and development of the region.

This newly created role reflects the importance of the region and our commitment to supporting both our customers and agronomists as the business continues to grow.

Combining practical agronomy, customer relationships and business development with team leadership and support, you’ll play a key role in the continued success of an established and respected agronomy team. Working alongside both experienced agronomists and those newer to the role, you’ll help create an environment where individuals and the wider business can thrive.

We’re interested in speaking to agronomists who enjoy developing others, building strong customer relationships and contributing to the broader success of a business. You may already have formal management responsibility, or you may have developed your leadership skills through mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout your career.

Location

This is a field-based role covering Devon, Wiltshire and the surrounding area. Candidates should be based within the territory and willing to travel regular to work alongside customers, agronomists and depot teams across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Identifying, developing and achieving new business opportunities for yourself and the wider team
• Providing day-to-day support including commercial, coaching and mentoring to the team with the ongoing development of trainees
• Working closely with the depot to play an active role in product planning
• Planning and organising technical and commercial support for the team including arranging regular meetings
• Supporting and resolving customer complaints and issues
• Driving business development activity, including working alongside our services teams and planning events
• Championing our company culture, maintaining the highest standards of customer service

About You

You may already be managing agronomists or leading a team, or you may be an experienced agronomist who has developed strong leadership skills through mentoring and supporting colleagues. Either way, you’ll have the ability to build trust, inspire confidence and help others succeed.

You’ll be commercially aware, technically strong and committed to delivering excellent customer service. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and customers to help drive the continued growth and success of the region.