Business Development Manager - Poultry & Egg Production - West UK + National Coverage - £60,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; United Kingdom; À distance; GBP 51 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand the network of contract egg producers and forge new farming partnerships across the UK. The role is remote/field-based, focused on the western regions with national travel, and includes a £60,000 annual salary.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses, and negotiate agreements to support future supply needs. Experience in farming sectors is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural business development and farm liaison.
• Ability to identify commercial opportunities in farming.
• Proven skills in relationship building and negotiation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsabilités

• Identify and secure new contract egg producers to expand the network.
• Build relationships with poultry farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Assess farms for contract production suitability.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, including pricing and incentives.
• Support onboarding of new producers.
• Discuss production systems, performance and farm development opportunities.
• Collaborate with egg supply and farm liaison teams to meet production needs.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities, forecasts and records.
• Represent the business at agricultural shows and producer meetings.

Connaissances

Farm business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales pipeline management

CRM usage

Excel

Formation

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Relevant qualification

Outils

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Poultry & Egg Production - West UK + National Coverage - £60,000

The Job:

An expanding business within the UK poultry and egg production sector is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow its network of contract egg producers and develop new farming partnerships. Working directly with poultry farmers and agricultural businesses, you will identify suitable producers, develop commercial opportunities and negotiate agreements to support future supply requirements. This is a remote, field based position, primarily covering the western regions of the UK, with some national travel required. It would suit someone with a strong agricultural background who enjoys building relationships, winning new business and developing long-term commercial partnerships.

Key responsibilities:

• Identifying and securing new contract egg producers to expand the existing network
• Building relationships with poultry farmers and other agricultural businesses
• Assessing potential farms and their suitability for contract production
• Negotiating commercial agreements, including egg pricing and producer incentives
• Supporting new producers through the onboarding process
• Discussing egg production systems, bird performance and farm development opportunities
• Working closely with egg supply and farm liaison teams to meet production requirements
• Maintaining an accurate pipeline of opportunities, forecasts and business development records
• Representing the business at agricultural shows, industry events and producer meetings

The Company:

Our client is an established business operating across the UK poultry and egg production sector, with interests in farming, egg packing and food processing. With a focus on quality, strong producer relationships and sustainable growth, the business is looking to expand its network of farming partners to meet customer demand. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to that expansion.

The Candidate:

• Experience in agricultural business development, farm liaison, producer engagement or a similar commercial role
• Good understanding of farming businesses and the ability to identify suitable commercial opportunities
• Proven relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and secure new business
• Poultry or egg production knowledge would be advantageous, although experience in agricultural sales, livestock, feed or other farming sectors will be considered
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage a sales pipeline, maintain accurate records and work independently
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK
• Experience with contract farming arrangements, CRM systems and Microsoft Excel would also be beneficial

The Package:

• Salary of £60,000 per annum
• Remote and field based working
• Primary coverage across the western regions of the UK, with some national travel
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to develop a growing network of agricultural producers
• Key commercial role within an established poultry and egg production business
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.