6 Agricultural Businesses jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement comprehensive crop production plans, including planting, fertilizing, irrigation, and pest management strategies.
• Supervise and manage farm staff, providing training and guidance on best practices.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of farm machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop health and growth, identifying and addressing any issues promptly.
• Manage farm budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Maintain detailed records of farm activities, yields, inputs, and expenses.
• Source and procure necessary seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural supplies.
• Implement and promote sustainable farming methods.
• Collaborate with agronomists and agricultural experts to optimize farming practices.

• Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in farm management or a senior agricultural role, with a focus on crop production.
• Strong knowledge of crop cultivation, pest control, and soil management.
• Experience in operating and maintaining agricultural machinery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in farm management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of agricultural economics and financial management.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a physically demanding environment and under varying weather conditions.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a field-based Agricultural Business Development Manager to join our client, a frontrunner in the Food Manufacturing industry covering North Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire area offering farming businesses security and consistency across the country with their supply chain model.  
 
Position:   Agricultural Business Development Manager
Location:  Field-Based covering North Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria
Reports To:  National Sales Manager
Salary:   £38,000 - £40,000 DOE + KPI Bonus + Company Vehicle
Hours:   Monday to Friday - flexibility due to travel with potential home working 1 day per week
 
Role Responsibilities:
 

• Cover the territory as required selling weaned calves.
li>Support with onboarding of new farms into the business model.
• Collaborate with the wider team, and industry partners.
• Highlight opportunities for business growth.
• Represent the brand with integrity and professionalism.

 
Key Skills:
 

< i>Agricultural network is essential.
• Be familiar with the food supply chain.
• High attention to detail and record keeping.
• Background in agricultural sales/advisory capacity.

 
This role requires a consultative sales approach and excellent communication skills, with opportunities to develop your skillset.  You will have the ability to travel extensively within the territory taking pride in providing cost efficient, realistic solutions to farming businesses across the UK,
 
Full UK driving licence is essential

K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a field-based Agricultural Business Development Manager to join our client, a frontrunner in the Food Manufacturing industry covering North Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire area offering farming businesses security and consistency across the country with their supply chain model.  
 
Position:   Agricultural Business Development Manager
Location:  Field-Based covering North Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria
Reports To:  National Sales Manager
Salary:   £38,000 - £40,000 DOE + KPI Bonus + Company Vehicle
Hours:   Monday to Friday - flexibility due to travel with potential home working 1 day per week
 
Role Responsibilities:
 

• Cover the territory as required selling weaned calves.
li>Support with onboarding of new farms into the business model.
• Collaborate with the wider team, and industry partners.
• Highlight opportunities for business growth.
• Represent the brand with integrity and professionalism.

 
Key Skills:
 

< i>Agricultural network is essential.
• Be familiar with the food supply chain.
• High attention to detail and record keeping.
• Background in agricultural sales/advisory capacity.

 
This role requires a consultative sales approach and excellent communication skills, with opportunities to develop your skillset.  You will have the ability to travel extensively within the territory taking pride in providing cost efficient, realistic solutions to farming businesses across the UK,
 
Full UK driving licence is essential

• Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and sales quotas.
• Identifying and cultivating new business leads and prospective clients within the agricultural industry.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships through proactive engagement and exceptional service.
• Understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions that leverage our client's innovative agricultural products and services.
• Negotiating contracts and closing deals to meet ambitious revenue targets.
• Conducting market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape.
• Representing the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry networking events.
• Collaborating with marketing and product development teams to provide market feedback and inform strategy.
• Preparing and presenting sales forecasts, reports, and proposals to senior management.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

You're an experienced agricultural machinery sales professional aspiring to work for a manufacturer of award winning, innovative farming technologies.

In this role, you will be tasked with developing distribution opportunities among dealerships throughout the territory. You will manage the full sales process from initial contact through to aftersales and relationship management.

You'll benefit from working for a premium brand with a respected product portfolio.

The role will give you plenty of autonomy. While an existing ledger would be desirable, the role will utilise your ability to gather key market insights and feed into the company's wider commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and nurture new business relationships across a substantial territory.

Play a key collaborative role alongside sales, marketing and senior management teams.

Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, distributors, and key accounts.

Develop and implement strategic plans to grow market share and increase brand visibility.

Maintain a consistent presence at trade shows, exhibitions, and on-farm demos to showcase product range.

Provide market insights to inform product development and marketing efforts.

Ensure excellent customer support and service delivery.

Contribute towards regular technical visits to market-leading manufacturing facility.

Your profile:

Proven agricultural machinery sales experience would be a clear advantage. Recent technical sales experience in an allied sector is a minimum requirement.

An existing ledger would be preferred.

Sound technical understanding/interest in agricultural machinery.

Ability to drive sales growth.

Build longstanding customer relationships.

Embrace and contribute towards a strong team ethic.

Full driving license.

What you can expect:

Competitive base salary + bonus + commission.

Company vehicle or car allowance.

Career development potential + consistent CPD opportunities.

Take on x20 existing accounts.

28 days of Annual Leave.

To apply:

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