General Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural recruiter is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee the Soft Fruit Division in Dublin, involving strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. The role requires strong operational expertise, hands-on leadership, and effective communication skills. The package offers a competitive salary of €100,000 with a 30% performance-based bonus, along with clear career progression into senior leadership within 1–2 years. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

30% performance-based bonus

Clear career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in soft fruit or related agricultural sector.
• Strong expertise overseeing complex production systems.
• Hands-on leadership style to work alongside teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations of the Soft Fruit Division.
• Manage day-to-day production optimizing yield and quality.
• Collaborate across supply chain, commercial, and technical functions.

Skills

Managerial experience in soft fruit

Strong operational expertise

Hands-on leadership style

Knowledge of quality standards

Commercial awareness

Effective communication

Education

Qualifications in horticulture, agriculture, or business management

Job description

General Manager – Soft Fruit (Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries) – Dublin, Ireland – €100,000 + 30% Bonus

The Job

We are seeking a dynamic, hands‑on General Manager to lead the Soft Fruit Division, covering strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. This operational role involves managing day‑to‑day production, optimising yield and quality, leading a multidisciplinary team and collaborating across supply chain, commercial and technical functions. The position is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is willing to “roll up their sleeves” to deliver results. Clear progression into senior leadership is possible within 1–2 years.

The Company

Our client is a leading grower and supplier in the soft fruit sector, known for high quality produce, innovation and operational excellence. They provide a supportive, collaborative working environment and invest in developing their people and advanced horticultural practices.

The Candidate

• Proven managerial experience in soft fruit, horticulture, fresh produce, or a related agricultural sector
• Strong operational expertise with experience overseeing complex growing and production systems
• Hands‑on leadership style, capable of working alongside teams during busy periods
• Excellent knowledge of quality standards, technical compliance and retailer requirements
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and KPI tracking
• Effective communicator, able to lead diverse teams and influence stakeholders
• Desirable: experience with glasshouse or controlled‑environment agriculture, working with large retailers or relevant qualifications in horticulture, agriculture, food science or business management

The Package

• Competitive salary of €100,000 plus 30% performance‑based bonus
• Clear career progression into senior leadership within 1–2 years
• Opportunity to lead innovation in a leading horticultural business
• Dynamic, hands‑on working environment with strong organisational support

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].