Business Development Manager - Livestock

De Lacy Executive; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated supply chain company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager with sales experience in the livestock sector. This role involves building business and generating new opportunities among dairy farmers while ensuring supplier commitments are met. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car and fuel. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make an impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

Benefits

Car

Fuel

Qualifications

• Experience in sales is essential; background in dairy or livestock is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard suppliers in line with agreed targets.
• Generate leads through marketing initiatives and existing networks.
• Ensure suppliers meet their calf supply commitments.
• Develop and nurture key supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier criteria reviews to drive performance improvements.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Dairy industry knowledge

Genetics knowledge

Job description

Do you have sales experience in the livestock sector and are looking to get into procurement?

Join one of the UK's leading fully integrated dairy beef supply chains, committed to innovation and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening supplier relationships and driving new business within the dairy farming sector.

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for building business within the existing supplier base while generating new opportunities across the Southwest. You'll provide expert guidance to dairy farmers on genetic selection and calf purchasing, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure continued success and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard suppliers in line with agreed targets
• Generate leads through genetic companies, marketing initiatives, and existing networks
• Ensure suppliers meet their calf supply commitments
• Develop and nurture key supplier relationships
• Conduct supplier criteria reviews to drive performance improvements

About You

• Background in the dairy industry or livestock environment is highly desirable
• Experience in sales is essential, Genetics would be advantageous
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage your own diary and travel within the region
• Full UK driving licence is essential

This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a progressive supply chain business, with opportunities for growth and development.

Remunerations

Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits + Car + Fuel

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e‑mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you.