Senior Business Leader - Specialist Seeds & Agricultural Products - Hybrid​/Remote

An established agricultural business specialising in seeds and specialist agricultural products is looking for an experienced Senior Business Leader to drive its next stage of growth. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you will take overall responsibility for the company's commercial performance, strategic direction and future development. With an experienced operational team already in place, the focus will be on identifying new opportunities, developing markets, strengthening customer relationships and improving business performance.

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial and commercially driven individual who understands agriculture, seeds or horticulture and wants to have a genuine influence on an established business.

• Provide strategic and commercial leadership, driving business growth and profitability
• Identify opportunities to develop new markets, products, partnerships and revenue streams
• Oversee and support the existing management team, ensuring effective business performance
• Develop the company's position within specialist and premium agricultural seed markets
• Explore opportunities to expand digital sales channels and e-commerce
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers and suppliers while developing new commercial partnerships
• Review product ranges and identify opportunities for innovation and diversification
• Lead, motivate and develop employees, encouraging internal progression and a positive working culture
• Work closely with the Group CEO to shape and deliver the company's long-term strategy
• Maintain high standards of product quality, technical expertise and customer service

The role is with a long established agricultural business specialising in the production, processing and supply of quality seeds and specialist agricultural products. With an established customer base, experienced team and strong industry reputation, the business is looking to build on its existing success and explore further opportunities for growth and development.

• Proven experience in senior management, commercial leadership or business development, ideally within agriculture, seeds, horticulture or a related sector
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience identifying growth opportunities and improving business performance
• An entrepreneurial approach, with the confidence to challenge existing practices and introduce new ideas
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams, with the ability to support and improve staff performance
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Technical knowledge of agricultural seeds, specialist crops, pulses, salad crops or horticultural products would be advantageous
• Experience in seed production, processing, growing contracts, agricultural supply chains or developing new sales channels would be beneficial
• Candidates from wider agricultural, horticultural or commercial backgrounds will also be considered where they can demonstrate the right leadership experience and industry understanding

• Highly competitive salary and remuneration package, tailored to experience and designed to improve upon current earnings
• Hybrid / remote working arrangements
• Direct reporting line to the Group CEO
• Genuine influence over business strategy and future direction
• Opportunity to lead an established business with further growth potential
• Scope to develop new markets, products and commercial opportunities

Hybrid / remote, with occasional travel to East Anglia.

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.