Job Description
United Feeds is part of the Dale Farm Group and one of Northern Ireland’s largest feed companies with manufacturing facilities in Belfast and Dungannon. The company has continued to grow its market share within the animal feeds sector through its technical expertise and quality product range. We would like to invite applications from candidates interested in joining our team to lead our Sales Function.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager you will be responsible for delivering a strategy of profitability through the sales of animal feed, fertiliser and associated products through existing markets while capitalising on new business opportunities. This is a high-profile management role within Dale Farm Group and we are looking for someone who has a real passion for the agri-food industry and a strong knowledge of local farming industry.
Key responsibilities
- Proactively lead, manage and motivate a team of nutritional sales advisors to increase market share in existing markets and maximise new business development opportunities.
- Develop and implement a growth strategy in collaboration with the Senior Management Team to achieve the company's ambitious goals.
- Collate sales and market data/trends alongside market intelligence to generate reports and updates to all relevant staff ensuring that the United Feeds remain at the forefront of the industry.
- Set, monitor and review product pricing, margins and forecast alongside the General Manager.
- Develop and drive a progressive marketing strategy for the business to propel growth.
- Proactively engage with Agricultural and Industry Bodies to position United Feeds at the forefront of innovation and opportunities with specific focus on the sustainability and environmental agenda.
About You
You will be degree qualified ideally in an agriculture related discipline and have a minimum of 5 years commercial experience, with at least 2 of those successfully leading a team. A solid understanding of the local agri-food industry is essential. You will be dynamic and highly motivated with the energy, drive and ambition to make an impact in this competitive marketplace. Demonstrating a high-level of commercial acumen, you will have previous experience of developing and executing sales strategies, managing complex negotiations and have a data-driven approach. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills are a must and most importantly you must be a team player. Strong proficiency in IT, particularly in Microsoft Office applications is essential, as is a full current driving licence.
Why United Feeds?
We have a lot to offer at the Dale Farm Group, not only to our farmer members, but also to our employees and we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development for all. In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with the role and the standard benefits you would expect such as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and contributary company pension, we also offer:
- Bonus Scheme
- Private health insurance
- Full support from our employee assistance programme
- Life Assurance
We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values
Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability
You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3 rd June 2024
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted
Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.
In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.
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