Commercial Crop Production Manager

Citigroup Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Commercial Crop Production Manager to oversee their crop input portfolio. The role involves managing supplier relationships, enhancing customer service, and providing expert agronomic guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience in the agricultural sector, a BASIS qualification, and relevant agricultural education. This position is critical for enhancing the company's sustainable practices and ensuring productivity across their grower base.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience within the Agricultural sector.
• Proven track record in crop input sales.
• In‑depth understanding of UK cropping systems.
• Existing relationships within crop inputs/agronomy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the crop production inputs and services portfolio.
• Enhance supplier and customer relationships.
• Secure new business opportunities.
• Deliver tailored advice on crop practices.

Skills

Commercial experience within the Agricultural sector

Interpersonal and communication skills

Time-management skills

Competent in IT systems

Ability to interpret and present technical data

Education

Agricultural degree or equivalent professional experience

BASIS Qualified

Tools

CRM software

Agronomy software

Precision agriculture tools

Job description

Commercial Crop Production Manager

The Commercial Crop Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and developing the company's crop input portfolio from manufacturers and their agents, while providing expert agronomic guidance to company employees and customers. The role plays a critical part in building the company's agrochemical product portfolio and developing supplier and customer relationships, enhancing on‑farm productivity, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. This position combines commercial responsibility with technical expertise to ensure the company delivers a high‑value service offering across its grower base.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the company's portfolio of crop production inputs and services.
• Maintain and further develop our relationships with suppliers and their agents.
• To further enhance the product placement within the companies Serviced, Trust and Supply agronomy business alongside the technical crop inputs manager.
• Plan off‑take of product in‑line with the seasonal demand.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships through a combination of field visits, strategic advice, and ongoing service delivery.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the agricultural sector through proactive outreach and market engagement.
• Work with procurement and supply chain teams to align stock and service availability with seasonal demand.
• Deliver tailored advice on crop nutrition, crop protection, seed selection, and cultivation practices.
• Apply knowledge of BASIS best practice to guide decisions on input selection and use.
• Support employees and customers in adopting sustainable, profitable, and compliant farming practices.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure product availability, accurate order fulfillment, and high standards of customer service.
• Be responsible for internal planning and forecasting, offering insights from supplier/customer interactions and industry trends.
• Represent the business at relevant trade events, grower meetings, and technical forums.
• Ensure all customer records and advice comply with regulatory standards and company protocols.
• Utilise digital platforms and CRM systems for activity tracking, reporting, and business development.
• Monitor and report on market dynamics, customer feedback, and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience within the Agricultural sector.
• Proven track record in commercial purchasing and crop input sales within the agricultural sector.
• In‑depth understanding of UK cropping systems and agronomic challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust‑based relationships.
• Effective organisational and time‑management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent in relevant IT systems, including CRM and agronomy software.
• BASIS Qualified.
• Agricultural degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Existing relationships within crop inputs/agronomy.
• Experience with precision agriculture tools and sustainability frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and present technical data to support decision‑making.

Please send your CV to Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant.