Commercial Manager

Pig Improvement Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural biotechnology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a strategic leader to oversee Sales and Service functions across Northern Ireland. This role entails managing a remote team, driving customer growth, and improving operational efficiency through robust financial oversight. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a background in agricultural services. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to pioneering animal genetic improvements while adhering to health and safety standards.

Benefits

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

NFU Pension

Health Cash back scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Employee share plan

Enhanced maternity leave

Comprehensive L&D program

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a geographically dispersed team environment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing P&L.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive customer growth and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage a high-performing team across Northern Ireland.
• Partner with Regional Business Managers to identify and convert new customer opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics and P&L data to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Implement health and safety standards in partnership with H&S teams.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive performance and growth across Northern Ireland. Leading the Sales and Service functions

You will lead a geographically dispersed team of Sales Breeding Advisors and Reproductive Management Specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will possess strong commercial acumen, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You Will

• Leadership & Team Development

  • Inspire and manage a high-performing team across Northern Ireland.
  • Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching, and embed a culture of engagement and accountability.

• Market Insight & Risk Managementנטים>

  • Maintain strong external networks to identify market opportunities and mitigate risks proactively.

• Customer Growth & Onboarding

  • Partner with Regional Business Managers and Sales teams to identify and convert new customer opportunities.
  • Oversee onboarding processes to ensure seamless transitions and early-stage customer satisfaction.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships across Genus ABS to support employee retention and customer satisfaction.

• Commercial & Financial Oversight

  • Monitor performance metrics and P&L data to drive efficiency and profitability.

• Brand & Stakeholder Representation

  • Represent Genus ABS professionally to internal and external stakeholders.

• Health, Safety & Wellbeing

  • Champion health and safety standards in partnership with H&S teams.

• Training & Capability Development

  • Collaborate with internal experts to deliver impactful coaching and training.

• Strategic Engagement

  • Act as a central connector between field operations, technical services, marketing, finance, and people teams.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a geographically dispersed team environment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing P&L.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive customer growth and satisfaction.
• Knowledge of agricultural or animal breeding services is a plus.
• Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.

Business Overview

ABS-is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and娱??Udder care products.Marketed in more than 70 countries, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated R&D function and an international distribution network.

We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

IntelliGen Technologiesis the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

We were born to challenge standards. Since the beginning, innovation has been part of our DNA. From co-development of the first semen tank, to the recent ground-breaking launch of our innovative Sexcel® sexed genetics product, we have made our mark in the bovine genetics industry.

Genusis an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear:Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

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• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced.
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Benefits Overview

• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Enhanced maternityleave12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 процес...
• Comprehensive L&D program including career neka. (access to Genus University and Mango (languages))

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination dwind Goods.... and assessment of apply at... pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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