Agri Product Manager

Salary: To be discussed on application 

Contract Type: Permanent  

Contracted Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday   

Here at Mole Valley Farmers we’re proud to have created an environment unlike anywhere else. We’re 1,700 experts in our field. Buyers, Merchandisers, Retailers and Advisors. All focused on looking after our customers and developing in our careers. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Agri Product Manager to join our Procurement team, you will manage a collection of business categories to support the agreed business plan, achieving margin targets and aiding in the achievement of the sales target for the Agri Division, ensuring that customer service is always a priority and adhering to deadlines.

About You 

So that you're set for success, we're looking for a self-starter, who's got strong Agricultural knowledge and ideally previous practical experience within farm management or working on the family farm. The ability to build supplier relationships coupled with strong negotiation and communication skills as well as a passion of UK Agriculture will be key within this role.

To really succeed in this role we are looking for someone who has determination and competitiveness with a personal ambition to develop. We are keen to hear from anyone who meets some or all of these points. We are looking for the right behaviours that demonstrate our values culture.

What you will be doing as a Agri Product Manager… 

• Deciding on products and product ranges to be purchased in line with agreed business plan
• Acquiring a full knowledge of relevant categories of the stock profile and suppliers to the Agri Division and the terms under which they are operated
• Negotiating terms and monitor overall performance with supplying companies to Mole Valley Farmers advantage
• Develop the business by producing a detailed annual business plan for each category showing sales strategy, margin aspirations and growth potential and to review quarterly
• Plan,organise, promote, and monitor sales campaigns in conjunction with marketing, replenishment team and operations

About the Team 

Our way of working is built on trust and brings opportunity to all. We’re trusted to work in the best way to get the best results and this empowerment has a huge impact on our customers, our business and our careers. We challenge ourselves to be better and take every opportunity to get better. 

We believe in giving our colleagues the best opportunity to progress in their career, our Agri Procurement has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will support you as you develop in your role.    

This is Us  

Our shared purpose is at the heart of everything we do. We’re 100% owned by farmers and 100% committed to supporting them in every way. We build lasting relationships with our customers and our brand is built on powering UK agriculture. 

Since 1960 when we first began, we’ve welcomed thousands of colleagues into our team. We’re friendly, approachable, caring, open to, and supportive of our people above process, and that’s why we believe a comprehensive benefits package is important for your health and wellbeing. 

• Company pension contributions 

• Up to 25% discount in our Retail Stores and online 

• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays 

• Hybrid working 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Discounts across 100’s of well known brands 

• Life assurance 

• Free parking at our Head Office 

• Long service recognition 

• A wealth of learning and development opportunities for you to grow and progress 

Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications. 

We are one of the country’s leading agricultural supply businesses offering a complete suite of in-store, on-farm, and online services, inspired by our passion for the agricultural industry and wider rural community.  

Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers, over the years we have grown and today we operate over 50 nationwide rural retail locations comprising Mole Valley Farmers, Mole Country Stores, and Farmdirect, along with our direct to farm business providing feed, fertilizer and other inputs to the nation’s farmers.

We exist for the greater good of our farming shareholders and work with them to improve their productivity, profitability, and sustainability.  

For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers’ businesses – just like our customers who live and work in it – the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.