National Sales Manager Beef Supply Chain

FarmWell; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major beef producer in the UK seeks an experienced sales leader to drive the national sales strategy within the integrated beef supply chain. The role requires proven leadership in UK agriculture, with a focus on commercial growth, team performance, and market intelligence. This position offers a competitive salary, KPI-driven bonuses, and executive benefits, including a company car. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of agricultural dynamics.

Benefits

Competitive salary and KPI-driven bonus

Executive benefits including company car

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success at leading sales teams within UK agriculture.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth.
• Deep understanding of UK agricultural market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a national sales plan aligned with business objectives.
• Inspire and develop a high‑performing sales team.
• Identify and secure new revenue streams.

Skills

Leadership in sales

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Market intelligence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Play a central strategic role in the growth of one of the UK's leading integrated beef processors.

If you have proven commercial leadership experience within UK agriculture and the desire to influence the beef supply chain for years to come, we'd like to hear from you.

De Lacy is pleased to be partnering with a major beef producer with a progressive ethos and reputation for innovation.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of the national sales strategy, leading a talented team of Business Development Managers and technical specialists.

Your remit is to accelerate market share, strengthen key partnerships, and optimise performance across an integrated supply chain that underpins UK agriculture.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a national sales plan aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Team Performance: Inspire, coach, and develop a high‑performing sales team to exceed ambitious targets.
• Commercial Growth: Identify and secure new revenue streams while deepening relationships with major accounts.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor trends and competitor activity to inform proactive decision‑making.
• Financial Control: Deliver accurate forecasting, margin optimisation, business insights and debtor management.
• Industry Presence: Represent the business at key agricultural events, reinforcing its leadership position.

Your Profile

• Proven success at leading sales teams within UK agriculture is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic skillset with a track record of delivering growth and profitability.
• Deep understanding of UK agricultural market dynamics and, ideally, beef supply chains.
• Clear approach to sales processes, account management, and pipeline management.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Demonstrable negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in CRM and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Flexibility to travel nationally.
• Desirable: Experience in integrated supply chains, farm management technology, and agri‑finance.

What you can expect

• Competitive salary plus KPI‑driven bonus.
• Executive benefits including company car.
• Professional development opportunities.
• As you'd expect; laptop and mobile.

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 [e-mail]

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