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Competitive salary to reflect skills/experience + bonus potential + car allowance Closing date 20 Oct 2025
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De Lacy Executive is seeking a commercially minded and ambitious individual to join a well-established agricultural commodities business as a Junior Commercial Manager. A real opportunity to immerse yourself at the heart of the UK agricultural trade, with a clear pathway to develop into a full commercial role.
The successful candidate will support the senior commercial team in all areas of the business and will inherit an existing customer ledger, providing a strong foundation for growth.
You'll benefit from full and thorough training from a close-knit team of industry professionals.
Over time, you will take increasing responsibility for B2B sales into merchants and feed manufacturers, helping to expand market share and deepen customer relationships.
You will also lead on social media marketing, helping to shape the company's digital presence and engage with the wider agricultural community.
A grounding in ruminant nutrition and/or commercial livestock production is preferred, as this role requires a strong understanding of the practical needs of customers and the value proposition of the company's products.
The role will involve national travel with the potential for 1-2 nights away per week. While applications from across the UK are welcomed, being within 2-3 hours of either Liverpool or Bristol would be a distinct advantage.
Key responsibilities:
Assist in the day-to-day management of commodity trading activities.
Support the negotiation and execution of supply contracts.
Manage and grow an existing customer ledger.
Attend industry shows and trade dinners as appropriate building relationship and business profile/visibility.
Develop B2B sales relationships with merchants and feed manufacturers among others.
Lead social media marketing and digital engagement strategies.
Monitor market trends and contribute to pricing strategies.
Liaise with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners to ensure smooth operations.
Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting and compliance.
Your profile:
A good 'head for business' and drive to become a Commercial Manager.
Well-rounded understanding of ruminant nutrition and/or commercial livestock production.
Ability to embrace a team ethos and collaborate as part of the group.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
A proactive and organised approach to work.
Previous experience in agriculture, trading, or supply chain is desirable.
A genuine interest in agricultural markets and commercial operations.
Digital fluency and confidence in managing social media platforms.
What you can expect:
Robust salary to reflect your skills/experience.
Annual bonus.
Car allowance (5k pa).
Clear career development pathway towards becoming a Commercial Manager.
To apply:
For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office 01885 485522 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to jon.handley@delacyexecutive.co.uk
De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy. Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.
Company
De Lacy Executive is a recruitment consultancy that supports farming and agri-business.
Since 2000 we have been recruiting within agriculture, horticulture, sustainability, food supply chain and other rural sectors across the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest network of candidates and regular employer clients within the sectors we operate in.
Over this time, we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals. We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.
Our team is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.
Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing or education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry.
We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.
We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
We look forward to hearing from you.
De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 1 First Floor, Oak House, Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5HP.
Tel: 01885 483440. E mail:
Company info Website Telephone 01885 483440 Location Suite 1, First Floor
Oak House
Bromyard Road,
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 5HP
United Kingdom
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