Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Description

Are you a dynamic leader passionate about mentoring and sharing your expertise?

Commercial Manager (Agriculture)

Our client, a thriving family-run feed manufacturer and agricultural supplies business based outside Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, is looking to hire a Commercial Manager to support their ongoing growth and success.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will be a key member of the senior management team, actively participating in strategic decision-making and forward planning.

Duties include:

• Being a key member of the feed formulation and procurement teams, liaising closely with nutritionists and suppliers to deliver excellent product and nutritional quality at optimal cost for customers and business alike.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Work closely with the internal sales team to develop the area to its full potential.
• Ensuring raw material costings are recorded to feed formulation software on a timely basis to provide accurate blend cost valuations.
• Monitoring global commodity market trends, you will be responsible for purchasing raw materials whilst undertaking a proactive approach to drive improvement within our sourcing activities and processes.
• Researching and identifying new markets for business expansion, understanding market trends, customer behaviour, and competitors.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A degree in Agriculture or another agri-business related field.
• A strong agricultural background and commercial awareness with a passion for animal health, feed, and nutrition.
• Experience managing and supporting a team, thriving in a team environment.
• The ability to build good relationships with farmers and stakeholders.
• A results-oriented attitude with a passion for driving growth.
• A willingness to gain knowledge and develop your skillset.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong IT skills (experience with lntact is advantageous).
• A full UK driving licence.

The benefits:

• A competitive salary package.
• Supported continuous professional development, ensuring team members have opportunities to grow and advance in their careers.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Pension Contribution.
• Be part of a team committed to strengthening community engagement, building strong relationships with farmers, stakeholders, and rural communities.

Closing date: 14 March 2025

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!

Reference: MTC506

Vacancy: Commercial Manager - Agriculture

Location: Dungannon, Co. Tyrone

Salary: A competitive salary package.

Hours: Full time.