Commercial Crop Production Manager

Menter a Busnes; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Agricultural business in Southeast England seeks a Commercial Crop Production Manager to oversee the crop input portfolio, develop supplier relationships, and provide expert advice. The role requires BASIS qualification and offers a salary of £70,000 – £80,000. Experience in agricultural sales and an understanding of UK cropping systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales in crop inputs
• Effective organizational skills and time management
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building

Responsibilities

• Manage company's crop production portfolio
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Deliver tailored advice on crop nutrition and protection

Skills

Commercial purchasing experience

Understanding of UK cropping systems

Interpersonal skills

Effective organizational skills

Competency in CRM systems

Precision agriculture knowledge

Education

BASIS Qualified

Agricultural degree or equivalent

Tools

Agronomy software

Job description

Commercial Crop Production Manager – Vacancy Reference: 52882 AB

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Do you have strong commercial experience within the Agricultural sector?

Have you got an in‑depth understanding of UK cropping systems and agronomic challenges?

Are you BASIS Qualified?

The Company: An independent Agricultural business.

The Job Role: 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 employees and customers. The role plays a critical part in building the company’s agrochemical product portfolio, 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.

Location: Southeast England – Hertfordshire – Office Based.
Salary Package: £70,000 – £80,000 basic salary depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the company’s portfolio of crop production inputs and services.
• Maintain and further develop relationships with suppliers and their agents.
• Enhance product placement within the company’s Serviced, Trust and Supply agronomy business alongside the technical crop inputs manager.
• Plan off-take of product in‑line with seasonal demand.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships through 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 fulfilment 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.

Candidate Requirements

• 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 – Essential.
• Agricultural degree or equivalent professional experience – Preferred.
• 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.

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How to apply

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Please send your CV to: Angel Bains – Recruitment Delivery Consultant

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification relevant and necessary for the job you are applying for.