Product Manager

Mole Valley Farmers; South Molton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 5%

Staff discount in store

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Agri Product Manager for our Agricultural Buying team at Dartmoor House Head Office. You will build supplier relationships, shape category strategies and drive performance to ensure customers have the right products when they need them.

Join a friendly, collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional partnership with suppliers, stores, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Farming or agricultural background.
• Proven track record in managing margins and P&L.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual business plans for designated categories, including sales strategy and margin targets.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Monitor category sales and ensure availability and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate sales campaigns with Marketing and Operations teams.
• Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform decisions.
• Coach Product Management Assistants to support their development.

Skills

Farming background

Margins & P&L

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Excel

IT systems

Decision making

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Application Deadline

29 November 2026

Department

Retail Agri Procurement

Location

Dartmoor House Head Office

Description

We’re looking for a commercially aware and strategic Agri Product Manager to join our Agricultural Buying team. If you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, shaping category strategies, and driving performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.

You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers variety and the chance to work closely with suppliers, stores, and internal teams to ensure our customers have the products they need, when they need them.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between 08:30 - 17:30

As an Agri Product Manager, you’ll lead a portfolio of agricultural product categories, managing performance and supporting the delivery of our business plan. You’ll negotiate with suppliers, develop category strategies, and ensure competitive pricing and strong availability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing annual business plans for designated categories, including sales strategy and margin targets
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and negotiating terms
• Monitoring category sales and ensuring availability and customer satisfaction
• Coordinating sales campaigns with Marketing and Operations teams
• Analysing product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform decisions
• Managing and coaching Product Management Assistants to support their development

About You

• Farming or agricultural background
• Proven track record in managing margins and P&L
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
• Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Excel
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and adapts well under pressure

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free on‑site parking
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Clear pathway to progress into a Product Manager role
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• A comprehensive suite of colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies