Job Title: Sheep and Beef - Product Manager
Location of the Job: Home-based, Nationwide, United Kingdom
The Company:
My clients are an international Animal Feed Company that offers feed solutions for both organic and conventional livestock farming.
They are Advisors, Innovators, Producers and Suppliers across the UK and Europe.
They pride themselves on serving society in a sustainable way.
They support their livestock farmers with their processes, by offering solutions, consisting of feed, advice and management tools.
Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.
They are a results-orientated organisation with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere.
The Industry: Ruminant Feed, Ruminant Nutrition, Ruminant Health, Ruminant, Livestock, Animal Health, Animal Nutrition, Animal Feed, Farm Animals, Nutritionist, Marketing, Product Manager, Beef, Sheep
The Job Role details:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at my clients organisation for an ambitious individual to join the Ruminant Marketing Team, as a Sheep and Beef Product Manager.
You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.
Development is always a central focus point for my clients - so you will get the opportunity to regularly discuss your wishes and ambitions with your manager, and will be working to realise these.
Aim of the role:
To be the recognised Product Manager for Sheep and Beef, within the Ruminant Marketing Team.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the implementation of my clients Beef and Sheep strategy.
Construct and implement plans.
Keep fully versed with the UK's Beef and Sheep developments, market trends and economics.
Innovate and work closely with colleagues to bring the best advice and products to market.
Monitor sales and on-farm performance of products and system to ensure farmers are achieving the best value for their money.
Provide drive, enthusiasm and solid technical support to the sales teams nationwide.
Provide the lead for my clients Beef and Sheep research and development group and bring to the market new innovations and working practices.
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
MUST have a dedicated interest in Beef and Sheep production systems.
MUST have a sound knowledge of the UK's beef and sheep sectors.
MUST have drive to bring the best products, tools and advice to our farmers.
MUST have nutritional knowledge.
MUST be actively involved in the beef and/or sheep sector within the UK.
IDEALLY a qualification in Agriculture at the level of HND or above.
IDEALLY will have on-farm experience.
IDEALLY experience of a sales environment.
IDEALLY have experience in rationing beef cattle on extensive and intensive systems.
Additional Information:
28 days holiday per annum.
40hrs per week.
Salary package:
£21000-£75000 depending upon experience - Plus company benefits!!!!
How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to;Jemma@AgriFJ.co.uk
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