Trade Account Manager - Livestock Supplements (Central, South & South East England)

De Lacy Executive; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness seeks a commercial manager with a strong background in the feed supplements industry. You will play a pivotal role in developing the company's commercial strategy, managing relationships, and driving business growth. This position offers generous compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous basic salary

Company vehicle

Structured bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK livestock supplements industry.
• Strong network and understanding of livestock sector.
• Results-driven and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with trade partners and distributors.
• Deliver account management services and drive commercial performance.
• Identify new business opportunities in livestock.

Skills

Commercial management

Relationship building

Market analysis

Sales performance

Job description

You're an established and ambitious commercial manager with deep roots in the feed supplements industry. Join a renowned agribusiness in which career development opportunities will be vast.

This role will place you at the heart of the supplements trade and enable you to play a key role in developing and implementing the company's UK commercial strategy.

If you can offer a network of connections across the industry together with the ability to build relationships among farmers and the trade, we're keen to talk with you.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage strategic relationships with trade partners, feed merchants, and distributors.

Maintain existing trade relationships and deliver first-class account management services.

Drive commercial performance through joint business planning, promotional activity, and market analysis.

Identify and convert new business opportunities across the livestock space.

Exercise sound commercial acumen with a focus on prime margins and accurately forecasting volumes.

Actively monitor sales price and margin in collaboration with key commercial and operations colleagues.

Support and influence farmer adoption through direct contact and technical conversations.

Represent the brand with integrity, industry knowledge, and a practical, farmer-focused approach.

Your profile:

A solid background in commercial management or sales within the UK livestock supplements industry.

Strong network and understanding of the livestock sector – particularly ruminant nutrition.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with credibility on farm and among the trade.

Results-driven mindset, with a proactive and independent approach to territory management.

Experience with feed supplements, animal health products, or agricultural inputs is highly desirable.

What you can expect:

Generous basic salary reflecting skills/experience.

Company vehicle.

Structure bonus scheme.

Take the reins of a strong existing ledger.

To apply:

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office 01885 485522 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

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