UK & Ireland Sales Leader

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a UK & Ireland Sales Leader to combine commercial leadership with technical expertise in animal nutrition. The role involves overseeing sales operations, ensuring customer satisfaction with tailored feed solutions, and driving growth across sectors. Candidates should have significant experience in sales leadership and a relevant degree. This position offers a salary of £70,000–£80,000 with remote work flexibility and travel across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

Salary £70,000–£80,000 DOE

Benefits package included

Remote working with flexibility

Travel opportunities across the UK & Ireland

Professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership, ideally within animal nutrition, feed or agri-tech.
• Strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition preferred.
• Successful track record of developing and implementing sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales operations across the UK & Ireland.
• Ensure customers receive innovative, tailored feed solutions.
• Drive performance and growth across multiple sectors.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

Technical knowledge of animal nutrition

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and people management

Education

Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or related subject

Job description

UK & Ireland Sales Leader

UK & Ireland Sales Leader – Remote, regular travel to Ireland - £80,000

The Job

This role combines strong commercial leadership with technical expertise in animal nutrition. You will oversee sales operations across the UK & Ireland, ensuring customers receive innovative, tailored feed solutions while driving performance and growth across multiple sectors.

The Company

A global leader in high quality animal nutrition solutions. With a strong international presence, they provide innovative feeds for aqua, pig, poultry and ruminant producers, supporting sustainability and performance in farming. Their focus is on technical excellence, collaboration, and customer driven growth.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in sales leadership, ideally within animal nutrition, feed or agri-tech
• Strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition (degree in Animal Science, Agriculture or related subject preferred)
• A successful track record of developing and implementing sales strategies
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate teams
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland

The Package

• Salary: £70,000–£80,000 DOE
• Benefits package included
• Remote working with flexibility
• Travel opportunities across the UK & Ireland
• Opportunity to lead a growing team within a global organisation
• Professional development and career progression

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