Customer Agriculture Manager - 7 month FTC- Leeds

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a UK Customer Agriculture Manager for a 7-month FTC. This role focuses on enhancing sustainability in dairy farming by fostering relationships with farmers and customers. You will engage with agricultural teams to ensure compliance with customer standards while managing multiple projects. The company offers a flexible and inclusive culture with a commitment to training and development. Join a cooperative that champions sustainability and innovation in dairy, making a significant impact on the industry and the planet.

Benefits

26 days holiday & Bank Holidays

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Company car for travel

Free onsite gym

Discounted products in Staff Shop

Training and development commitment

Flexible benefits for annual leave

Cheese hamper at Christmas

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural roles, especially with farmers.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage farmer engagement and customer reporting.
• Support commercial teams in engaging new customers.
• Lead customer-specific projects as needed.

Skills

Experience with farmers

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Sustainability passion

Job description

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Location:

Leeds, GB

UK Customer Agriculture Manager-7 month FTC

Location flexible- Regular UK travel & visits to Leeds Head Office required

Are you interested in sustainable agriculture?

Do you want to be part of one of the largest farming cooperatives in the UK, working with our supermarket and food service customers as well as our farmers to improve the sustainability of dairy?

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• A car to support with travel to farms and customers
• Free to use onsite Gym
• Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop
• People agenda commitment to training and development
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas!
• Working in a flexible, inclusion focussed culture

How will you make an impact?

Reporting into the Senior Customer Sustainability Manager (UK) , you will work closely with the customers and farmers to deliver welfare and sustainability progress on UK farms. You will manage farmer engagement on behalf of your customers, fostering strong relationships with both farmers and customers. Additionally, you will liaise with commercial teams across the business.

Key responsibilities include;

• Manage the aligned farmer groups, farmer meetings, customer reporting and issues management on farm which relate to customer standards
• Support the commercial team to engage new and prospective customers on the potential to come onto new programmes
• Ensure regular communication with agriculture team at customers and Arla customer teams to maintain customer support, trust and perception of value for money of the programmes.
• Lead customer specific projects if and where appropriate and capacity allows.

What will make you successful?

• Experience working closely with farmers in an agricultural role is desirable
• Experience working with UK retail and food service
• Passion for sustainability
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally

Please be aware this role includes travel to farms and customers across the UK.

Would you like to join us?

For more information please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is the 20th May 2025 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency’s terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.