Regional Technical Manager

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm seeks a Regional Technical Manager to oversee feed product management across the South, enhancing technical support and commercial success in ruminant nutrition. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in animal science or related fields, alongside solid experience in livestock or feed sectors. This role requires strategic leadership, technical delivery, and customer engagement to drive business growth and sustainability. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in UK agriculture.

Benefits

Scottish Widows contributory pension

25% staff discount

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Excellent training and development opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in animal science, ruminant nutrition, or closely related discipline.
• Several years of experience in a commercial livestock or feed business.
• Solid understanding of ruminant nutrition and farm business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead feed product management and technical strategy in your region.
• Support the commercial team in achieving feed sales targets and customer retention.
• Collaborate with forage and mineral product managers.

Skills

Understanding of ruminant nutrition

Ration formulation software

Farm business economics

Commercial acumen

Proactive communication

Education

Degree in Animal Science or Ruminant Nutrition

Job description

General Description

Are you passionate about livestock nutrition and ready to make a meaningful impact in the ruminant sector?

Mole Valley Feed Solutions is recruiting a Regional Technical Manager for the South to join our national technical team during a period of strategic growth and innovation. As a key player in the UK’s ruminant grassland sector we supply over 1 million tonnes of feed annually including compounds, blends, minerals and alternative feeds and generate more than 5 million in turnover from forage products such as grass seed, maize seed and silage additives.

Recent retirements, maternity leave and business expansion have created new opportunities to strengthen our technical capability and support our commercial ambitions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Technical you’ll be responsible for regional leadership of feed product management supporting the delivery of feed volume and margin targets and providing technical expertise to drive product performance and customer outcomes. You’ll work closely with Territory Managers, Product Specialists and the wider commercial team to deliver on‑farm nutritional support, optimise rationing strategies and ensure alignment with national product development goals. The role also offers scope to lead strategic initiatives in areas such as sustainability, beef and sheep nutrition and forage optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead feed product management and technical strategy in your region
• Support the commercial team in achieving feed sales targets and customer retention
• Collaborate with forage and mineral product managers to deliver integrated nutritional solutions
• Provide on‑farm technical support and accompany Territory Managers during customer visits
• Manage key accounts and build long‑term relationships with progressive livestock producers
• Work with the marketing team to develop and deliver targeted campaigns
• Identify regional market opportunities and contribute to product development
• Participate in national technical projects and lead on specialist themes (e.g. beef, sheep, sustainability)

About You

You’ll hold a degree or higher qualification in animal science, ruminant nutrition or a closely related discipline and ideally bring several years of experience in a commercial livestock or feed business. You’ll have a solid understanding of ruminant nutrition, ration formulation software and farm business economics alongside knowledge of current legislation and sustainability drivers. You’ll be commercially astute, proactive and confident in delivering technical advice to farmers and internal teams.

What We Offer

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team with access to excellent training and development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Scottish Widows contributory pension company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% staff discount in store
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust

Please note this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we receive a suitable number of applications.

The Company

Mole Valley Feed Solutions is the largest farmer‑owned independent feed manufacturer in the UK offering an extensive range of products and services. These include compounds, blends, meals, straights and minerals; combined with a range of technical support services provided by a dedicated team of qualified feed specialists.

Four efficient and modern animal feed manufacturing mills and two blending sites produce a range of market‑leading compound and precision blended feeds.

For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers businesses just like our customers who live and work in it the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.