Copy of National Agronomy Manager (UK) - Global Manufacturer

As a seasoned agronomist with the right combination of technical expertise and a leadership skillset, you're looking for that rare opportunity to step up into a senior role with a market leading, global brand.

Our client is an internationally renowned manufacturer seeking an experienced agronomist to lead their national team of Regional Agronomy Managers (currently a team of 4 and growing). You will support this team and their network of distributors from a technical standpoint, as well as working closely with internal commercial leads to implement business strategy and support sales.

Core responsibilities:

• Support the development and effective implementation of the Demand Creation and Regionalisation strategy.
• Co-ordination with Technical Specialists and Product Managers
• Champion the independent sector
• Working closely with National Account Managers to ensure effective implementation of seasonal campaigns to distribution customers
• Co-ordinate and present spring and autumn technical campaign messages to key distributor & independent agronomists
• Developing relevant contact plans for the RAM team.
• Coordinate and prioritise the activities of the RAM's to ensure company targets are understood and fully executed
• Ensure monthly sales targets are fully available to the RAM team, monitoring progress and proposing and implementing corrective measures as necessary
• Ensure RAM team technical knowledge is kept up to date
• Co-ordinate full and effective onboarding, training and development of all new team members
• Must have a strong management and leadership skillset well equipped at dealing with leading a dynamic and fast paced team

What you will have:

• A minimum of 7 Years relevant industry experience is preferred
• Experience of leading a technical function.
• BASIS qualified (or equivalent)
• Strategic Thinker - able to understand the complexities of the market and the business.
• Commercially astute
• Strong team leadership - able to coach and mentor direct reports.
• Able to work positively across functions in a collaborative manner to jointly deliver overall business objectives.
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willing to travel and stay overnight

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary package + bonus + company car
• Broad career development opportunities

To apply:

Please email your CV and covering letter to jon.handley@delacyexecutive.co.uk

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call:

Jon Handley on DDI: 01885 485522

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