Business Development Manager - Dairy Beef Supply Chain

Do you have sales experience in the livestock sector and fancy taking the next step into procurement?

Join one of the UK’s leading fully integrated dairy beef supply chains and become a key player in its continued growth. This is a great opportunity to get out in the field, build genuine relationships with dairy farmers and help shape the future of the supply chain across the Southwest.

As Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the sharp end of supplier development. Winning new business, growing existing relationships and helping farmers make the right decisions around genetics and calf purchasing.

You’ll have plenty of freedom to build your own network, develop your patch and make a real commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities:

· Recruit and onboard new suppliers in line with agreed targets

· Generate leads through genetic companies, marketing initiatives and your existing network

· Develop and grow strong, long-term supplier relationships

· Ensure suppliers deliver against their agreed calf supply commitments

· Advise and support dairy farmers on genetic selection and calf purchasing

· Carry out supplier reviews and identify opportunities to improve performance

· Build new business and uncover opportunities across the Southwest

About You:

· A background in dairy, beef or the wider livestock industry is highly desirable

· Sales or business development experience is essential

· Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to get in front of farmers

· Commercially minded, self-motivated and hungry to win new business

· Genetics knowledge would be a real advantage

· Comfortable managing your own diary and travelling extensively across the region

· Full UK driving licence is essential

This is an opportunity to join a progressive supply chain business where you won’t just be selling into agriculture – you’ll be helping build the supply chain itself.

There’s plenty of scope to grow, develop your expertise and make your mark.

Remunerations: 

Competitive Basic Salary + Bonus + Company Car + Fuel.

Recruitment Contact

Recruitment for this role is being led by Rupert. If you would like to learn more about this position, ask any questions, or explore whether the opportunity could be the right fit for you, please get in touch for an informal and confidential chat.

Rupert Kettle
Recruitment Consultant
rupert.kettle@delacyexecutive.co.uk
01885 485523

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