Commercial Business Advisor - Agri

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business development agency in London seeks a Commercial Business Advisor to support New Zealand agricultural technology businesses entering the UK and Ireland markets. The ideal candidate will have experience in agri-tech or agriculture, be skilled in strategy delivery, and possess a strong network within the agri supply chain. This role includes regular travel across the UK and Ireland and requires a proactive, tech-savvy individual with a problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to world class business networks

Diverse international team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agri-tech or agriculture, ideally with knowledge of New Zealand and UK farming ecosystems.
• Confident communicator with strong network across the agri supply chain.
• Ability to work in virtual teams and adapt to ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support New Zealand companies in the Agri-tech sector.
• Drive growth and innovation in agricultural strategy.
• Identify potential in-market partners and develop new channels.

Skills

Experience in agri-tech or agriculture

Sales and account management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tech savvy with CRM experience

Job description

Are you passionate about agriculture and technology? Do you have deep experience in the Agri sector and a strong understanding of both New Zealand and UK farming ecosystems?

Who we are:

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand's international business development agency. New Zealand businesses are in demand, and the London team are looking for a Commercial Business Advisor (known internally as a Business Development Manager) to help New Zealand agricultural technology businesses enter and thrive in the UK and Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to represent NZ businesses that produce high-quality agricultural technology solutions.

What you'll be doing:

Based at the New Zealand High Commission in central London, this role focuses on supporting New Zealand companies in the Agri-tech sector, while also leading strategic planning across the Europe Region to strengthen awareness and preference for New Zealand agriculture and agricultural technologies.

You’ll drive growth and innovation in the agricultural sector by shaping strategy, building strong industry relationships, and supporting New Zealand companies in the UK and Europe. You’ll collaborate with technical experts, represent the sector at key events, and open doors for long-term partnerships.

Your work will span identifying potential in-market partners, developing new channels to market, uncovering growth opportunities, and providing valuable market insights.

While your primary focus will be on Agribusiness, you’ll also support companies operating in other sectors as needed.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Proven experience in agri-tech or agriculture, ideally with strong knowledge of both New Zealand and UK farming ecosystems, gained in sales, account management, or consulting roles.
• Skilled in shaping and delivering sector strategies, managing diverse company portfolios, and identifying opportunities for market entry, competitive advantage, and sustainable growth.
• Be a confident communicator with a strong network across the agri supply chain, able to quickly build trust and connect companies with the right partners, distributors, and decision-makers.
• Your enthusiastic attitude, proactive nature, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in virtual teams will be critical to your success. You'll also be tech savvy, with solid CRM, marketing, go to market strategy, and business models experience.
• You'll also be flexible, adaptable, and have a high degree of comfort working with ambiguity.

As this role covers both the UK and Ireland, you will be required to travel across the UK and Ireland regularly and lead out on a range of events.

Please note: applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom/London. The role is known internally as a Business Development Manager (BDM).

There is an expectation to work from our London office at least three days per week.

This role is banded LON L17

Why you'll love working here:

NZTE offers flexible working arrangements, a fun and stimulating environment, with a unique opportunity to develop and access world class business networks and work with a talented, diverse international team.

If this opportunity sounds like you and you want to be part of an organisation with a mission to support kiwi ingenuity around the world, we'd like to hear from you.

What's next:

If you think you have what it takes and you think this role is what you are looking for, check out the position description and apply now with both a CV and cover letter.

Applications close Tuesday 21 October 11.59pm GMT.

We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition team.