Commercial Manager - Hudson Shribman : Job Details

Commercial Manager c70k + Bonus + Car Allowance

UK Wide ABJ7293

As an experienced Commercial Manager collaborating with senior leaders in UK/ France you will lead a team of sales and technical functions to support the sales targets for a global company.

As commercial manager you will provide technicalsupport to customers across the UK increasing market presence in the UK/Ireland and creating a sustainable platform for expansion and business development.

Home based - variable locations

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing commercial activities in good coordination with the other departments.
• Management of the technical and sales representatives.
• Developing a sustainable business platform with a shared vision for the business internally and with

selected customers and distribution partners.

• Working closely with the portfolio team and actively participating in the creation, evaluation, and

selection of projects, and contribute to the development of the regional strategy of the portfolio.

• Implement the strategic directions, and actively contribute to discussions and business strategies to

ensure short and long-term sustainable growth of business in EMEA

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities.
• With the Portfolio and Marketing teams, develop and execute the pre-launch and launch plans for new

products and innovations entering the market.

• Lead the work to achieve the sales and profit budget set for the region.
• Develop and lead execution of sales effectiveness programs across the market in agreement with the

Commercial Director.

• Develop sales plans for the UK and Ireland.
• Propose new projects or Product life cycle management investments that fit the local market's

needs, directly impacting and driving sales forward, ensuring a sustainable business.

• Ensure the transfer of technical and marketing knowledge from the Portfolio and Development teams

to the country sales and technical team.

• To lead the formation of the local team in the British Isles
• Develop the team and each individual to foster and maintain motivation and sense of urgency,
• Identify high-potential employees and propose and support their professional development plans.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or Agricultural related fields is essential.
• MBA is desirable.
• Knowledge of the agricultural /horticultural marks
• Experience of working in a commercial environment, within the agrichemicals / agrochemicals industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets.
• High levels commercial acumen
• Team management - looking to grow a team in this field /
• Collaborative
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to understand technical information.
• Able to effectively manage and maintain peer and business relationships with a high degree of integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills; written, verbal and listening
• Proactive & enthusiastic individual with a self-driven and motivated attitude
• Ability to travel as required with the role. - Approx. 35% of the time UK/ Ireland (+ abroad 2/3 times a yr)

Salary dependent on experience Bonus: 20% | Holiday: 25 days / Car allowance (c9k) /commuting allowance; 9% NC pension; Private healthcare and dental plan.Life assurance 4x annual salary/Gym membership; flexible working (Home based - could be based variable locations across UK incl Ireland)

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson,