Agricultural / Country Store Manager

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Job Type: Agricultural / Country Store Manager

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Devon, UK

Job ref: 2410

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, who are a well-known and well-respected farm and agricultural organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed and fertiliser, to farmers, small holders and people who love the outdoors.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with the latest technical and commercial information about their comprehensive range of products and services.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

They are a results-orientated organisation with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere.

Role:

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my clients organisation for an ambitious individual to join as an Experienced Country Store Manager.

The Country Store Manager will lead the Store team to deliver a great shopping experience. You will build and maintain a team that delivers great results.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Experienced Country Store Manager.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Passionate about sales

Know the numbers and drive a commercial action plan

Maximise retail sales and achieve budgeted profit target

Proactive with identifying and feeding back commercial opportunities

Manage the Duty Manager rota to drive productivity

Manage sales floor space well to maximise returns

Monitor competitor activity

Support shows and events as required

Lead Members and shareholder events

Communicate financial performance to the team and check for understanding

Lead the Direct and Yard sales team to maximise sales

Form great relationships with the local community

Store Standards

Set high standards and expectations with the team, coach them on what great standards look like

Ensure all ready to trade checklists are completed

Plan all events and promotions so they are launched accurately and on time

People Management

Recruit a great team

Coach and develop the team with technical and behavioural skills

Ensure everyone has all the information they need

Conduct performance reviews & utilise the people development manual

Plan rotas and holidays, manage payroll costs within budget

Manage poor performance appropriately and in a timely manner

Ensure timekeeping and attendance is well managed

Ensure any legal responsibilities are met

Door to Floor

Have a plan to ensure maximum on shelf availability

Ensure compliance to stock control processes

Know the best sellers, promotional and PEE lines and maximise their performance

Ensure that goods are received and processed as quickly as possible, ensure it reaches the shelf quickly

Lead the Stock team to maximise stock file accuracy

Manage the Risks

Lead the H&S agenda ensuring we are safe and legal at all times

Keep all costs at the appropriate level

Monitor and control theft and shrinkage

Lead housekeeping standards, ensure a well-presented site at all times

Be aware of risks to company assets and act accordingly

Ensure compliance to GDPR regulations

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be good at Management

A great leader who can inspire and motivate a team

A “can do” attitude with a sense of urgency

Skilled planner and organiser

Proactive and flexible

Skilled delegator

Ability to find and develop talent

Build a great working relationship across peer groups

Influence others with a positive approach to overcoming barriers

Naturally enthusiastic and energetic

The ability to deliver effective solutions

MUST be good at Communication

Communicate confidently and effectively through a variety of methods

The ability to speak with authority

Can challenge effectively at all levels

Articulate when delegating tasks

Work effectively with all relevant support office departments

MUST be good at Organisation & Planning

The ability to devise an effective plan

Great I.T. skills

Thrives under pressure

The ability to work under pressure

Can cope with challenging situations

Able to manage multiple workstreams or projects

MUST have Commerciality

Understands profitability and return on investment

Awareness of the retail targets, budgets and costs

Know the impact that the team can have on profitability

MUST have an active interest in Countryside Pursuits

IDEALLY will have an Agricultural / Farming background

IDEALLY will have a basic understanding of Animal Nutrition / Feeds

IDEALLY will have an interest in the countryside

IDEALLY will have a a basic understanding of animal husbandry​Additional Information:

Salary package:

£30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

 

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Farm Nutritionist

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Job Type: Farm Nutritionist

Salary: £22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Midlands, UK

Job ref: 2308

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are a family-owned organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed to farmers throughout the UK.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with quality and service which is second to none.

They support their livestock farmers with their processes, by offering solutions, consisting of feed, advice and management tools.

Each week the company produces up to 3000 tonnes of animal feeds.

Their feeds are based on a blend of traditional raw materials and modern technology, resulting in the best possible quality and value for money.

The animal feed mill uses cereals and fresh wheat feed products, together with quality protein sources such as rape meal and soya bean meal. Almost half the raw materials used in the animal feed mill comes from nearby mills, reducing the need for road transport and minimising the carbon footprint of the products.

Quality control is one of the most important functions within my client’s animal feed mill. Samples of raw materials and finished products are tested by trained technicians in the onsite laboratory to ensure that all feeds meet the strict quality criteria.

All the feeds manufactured at the mills are vegetarian. No animal proteins are used. My clients produce bulk farm feeds for dairy cows, beef, sheep, pigs and poultry and bagged smallholder feeds for a complete range of animals, specialising in horses, poultry, pigs, sheep, cattle, goats, camelids and rabbits.

Services to customers include full dairy costings, computerised ration formulation, forage analysis and specialist advice. A team of qualified animal nutritionists is available to advise our customers and ensure that our products continue to be the best that money can buy.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

Role

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an ambitious individual to join as a Farm Nutritionist, responsible for selling to merchants and direct to farm in the East Midlands and nationwide.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Farm Nutritionist for my client’s organisation.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial / Industrial

Sales Support

Communication / PR

Marketing

Health and Safety

​Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST have a qualification in Ruminant Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

MUST have a dedicated interest in Ruminant feeds.

MUST have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Cattle and Sheep sectors.

MUST have drive to bring the best products, tools and advice to our farmers.

MUST have nutritional knowledge.

MUST have a wealth of working experience, plus commercial experience.

MUST have excellent communication skills.

MUST have a strong knowledge of feed formulations.

MUST be IT Literate.

MUST be results driven / proactive.

IDEALLY will have animal feed mill experience.

IDEALLY will have a qualification in Monogastric Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

IDEALLY will have proven experience of selling animal feed direct to farmers and merchants – by the bag and / or in bulk.

IDEALLY will have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Equine, Pig, Poultry, Goat, Camelid and Rabbits.

IDEALLY will have on-farm experience.

IDEALLY will have experience in rationing beef cattle on extensive and intensive systems.

​Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous training allowance

Pension scheme

40hrs per week

Salary package:

£22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

 

 

Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative

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Job Type: Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative

Salary: £20,000 – £29,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: Shropshire, UK

Job ref: 1310

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are an enthusiastic team dedicated to being the best in their chosen field.

They have spent over 35 years developing world leading fertiliser and soil supplements to feed the soil microbes to improve the health and productivity of your soils.

Their products feed the soil biology and enhance plant nutrient availability to help improve plant performance, root growth, yields and crop quality.

Due to continued growth my clients are now seeking an Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Rep who is seeking a new challenge.

You will have the opportunity to share your hard-won know-how within a team of like-minded professionals, while further developing your skills.

My client offers a rewarding environment and a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the way you want.

You will have developed confidence and a solid grounding in delivering advice to merchants and direct to farm.

You will possess natural communication skills; able to promote my client’s ethos of high standards, and drive excellence and outstanding client service.

My clients are situated in the Shropshire area; with excellent transport links to nearby attractions such as the beautiful countryside for hiking trails and shopping opportunities at the local retail outlet centres.

Easy access to airports, such as Birmingham.

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at my client’s fabulous organisation for an Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative.

Average working week of 40hrs.

Office based in Shropshire.

Excellent work/life balance

My client is looking for an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful Agronomist who can advise and sell to merchants and direct to farm, whilst providing technical support and assistance to the rest of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

To be a full time Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative.

Duties will include advising and selling direct to farm as well as merchants.

To be office based in Shropshire.

​Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be qualified to degree level or have equivalent experience.

MUST be an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful Agronomist who is willing to get stuck in.

MUST have significant interest in Soil Health and Fertiliser.

MUST be an excellent communicator.

MUST be ambitious, ready and willing to drive the business forward.

IDEALLY will have at least 12 months of commercial sales experience.

IDEALLY FACTS and BASIS qualified.

IDEALLY will be confident in selling direct to farm.

IDEALLY will be experienced in selling to merchants.

IDEALLY looking for at least 1yrs of UK agronomy experience or more – although a recent grad will be considered.

IDEALLY looking for career progression. Relevant training and guidance will be provided to the successful candidate.

IDEALLY would live within 45ns of the office, and happy to commute to it on a daily basis.

​Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous training allowance

Pension scheme

40hrs per week

Salary package:

£20,000 – £29,000 depending upon experience

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

 

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

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Youngstock Rearing Assistant

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Job Type: Youngstock Rearing Assistant

Salary: £20,000 – £25,000pa DOE

Hours: Generally, 0500 – 1700hrs 6 days a week, with a break for breakfast and lunch.

Location: Dorset

Job ref: 9526

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a busy family run calf rearing organisation, find their next hire. The company is very well established and well respected.

Due to retirement, the role my clients are recruiting for is a Youngstock Rearing Assistant to join their busy calf rearing unit.

You will be responsible for all of the younger calves across the site.

Calf Rearing and Agricultural knowledge and experience is a must as is being physically fit and flexible with working hours.

Role

Generally, 0500 – 1700hrs 6 days a week, with a break for breakfast and lunch.

The role includes:

  • Bedding hutches
  • Steam cleaning
  • JCB operating
  • Telehandler operating
  • Starting calves to drink milk
  • Assisting with general farm maintenance

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

  • Calf Rearing and Agricultural knowledge and experience is a must.
  • Diploma in Animal Nutrition is desirable.
  • An excellent understanding of Farming is essential.
  • Proven experience in the Agricultural Industry is essential.

Other

  •  Must be physically fit and able to perform the above tasks.
  • Must be happy to work outside in all weather.
  • Must be a team player.

Benefits

  • Good remuneration package including accommodation if required.

 

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

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Companion Animal Business Development Manager – UK and Ireland

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Job Type: Companion Animal Business Development Manager – UK and Ireland

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000pa DOE Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 37.5 hours pw.

Home based with travel approx. 50% of your time.

Location: UK

Job ref: 9525

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a multi-national leading supplier of animal products around the world, find their next hire. The company has a number of locations in the UK with over 100 employees and supplies over 1000 individual products lines.

The role my clients are recruiting for is an exciting brand-new position. The successful applicant will become the organisations Companion Animal Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland.

You will be responsible for business development to animal product customers in the UK and Ireland. This role will be responsible for leading the launch (marketing, trials, presenting, educating and sales) of the new products.

Companion pet technical knowledge and an associated qualification is a must as is sales and / or business development experience in this key sector. Must be a self-starter, highly organised and able to talk to scientists, nutritionists, vets, retailers and end users alike.

Role

37.5hr week

Monday to Friday

Home based with travel approx. 50% of your time.

Excellent work/life balance

The role includes:

  • Responsibility for the business development to animal nutrition and animal care customers in the UK and Ireland.
  • Developing and managing of new relationships in UK & Ireland.
  • Providing market feedback concerning product requirements and competition.
  • Identifying customer needs, opportunities for both customer and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in an animal related subject is desirable.
  • Diploma in Animal Nutrition is desirable.
  • An excellent understanding of Business Development is essential.
  • Proven experience in the Companion Animal Sector is essential.

Knowledge & Skills

 

  • Must have extensive market and technical knowledge gained in animal nutrition, animal care sectors.
  • Must have basic knowledge of animal feed and nutrition.
  • Must be able to quickly develop a relevant network.
  • Must have a knowledge of sales processes.
  • Must have a strong personal presence and be a good communicator, with the ability to tailor the communication to suit the audience – to talk to scientists, nutritionists, vets, retailers and end users alike.
  • Must have strong IT-skills.
  • Must have the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise appropriately.
  • Must be able to deliver to deadlines under pressure, or time restraints.
  • Must have a good general pet / animal background.

 

Other

  •  Driving licence is essential.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Stakeholder pension where the employer minimum contribution is 6%

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

BUPA

Regular Salary Reviews

Company car and home office set up

 

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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