Fertiliser Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agricultural inputs business in the UK is seeking an experienced Fertiliser Manager to lead their fertiliser division. This role involves strategic oversight, supplier negotiations, and ensuring seamless logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fertiliser trading and regulatory compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance short-term and long-term planning. Competitive salary and performance bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Performance bonus

Car/allowance

Strong pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in fertiliser trading, procurement, or product management.
• Proven ability to negotiate with manufacturers and distributors.
• Confident managing pricing, allocation and margin strategy.
• Excellent understanding of UK fertiliser regulation and compliance.
• Ability to analyse global markets, supply chains and cost structures.
• Strong communication skills across growers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Commercially switched on with balance between short term trading and long term planning.
• A leader who brings structure, accountability and market insight.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the fertiliser division to drive commercial growth.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate annual agreements.
• Oversee pricing strategies and coordinate seasonal planning.
• Ensure seamless logistics during peak periods.

Skills

Fertiliser trading

Negotiation skills

Pricing strategy management

UK fertiliser regulation knowledge

Global market analysis

Strong communication

Long-term planning

Leadership

Job description

Fertiliser Manager
Fertiliser Manager - UK - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car/Allowance

Our client is seeking an experienced Fertiliser Manager to take ownership of their fertiliser division and drive long-term commercial growth. This is a key leadership role combining strategic thinking with day-to-day commercial oversight. You will manage supplier relationships at manufacturer level, negotiate annual agreements, oversee pricing strategies, and coordinate seasonal planning from pre-ordering to final delivery. You’ll be responsible for managing product allocation during peak periods, ensuring seamless logistics, and supporting internal teams with technical and commercial guidance. Working closely with trading, sales, and operational teams, you’ll influence major decisions on product portfolios, margin targets, stock positioning, and risk management. This role suits someone who thrives on building strong industry relationships, understanding market movements, and leading a high-performing fertiliser function.

Company

A well established agricultural inputs business with decades of experience supporting arable and mixed farms across the UK. Known for competitive pricing, reliable service, deep industry connections and a strong reputation within the fertiliser, grain and seed markets. They offer a stable platform, a supportive leadership team and genuine long term progression.

Candidate

• Strong background in fertiliser — trading, procurement, or product management
• Proven ability to negotiate with manufacturers and distributors
• Confident managing pricing, allocation and margin strategy
• Excellent understanding of UK fertiliser regulation and compliance
• Ability to analyse global markets, supply chains and cost structures
• Strong communication skills across growers, suppliers and internal teams
• Commercially switched on, with the ability to balance short term trading with long term planning
• A leader who brings structure, accountability and market insight

Package

• Highly competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Car/allowance
• Strong pension
• Professional development and long term career opportunities

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].