This is an ideal next step for a capable stockperson looking to take their experience in a new direction. Join a growing, integrated beef calf rearing scheme and build a field based career with further progression opportunities as the business develops. As a Finishing Technician, you'll be responsible for visiting customer farms to weigh cattle, carry out health and welfare checks, record liveweight gain, and support farmers throughout the finishing process. You will travel extensively across Yorkshire and Lancashire, so you'll need to be highly organised and capable of managing your own time. This includes planning your diary and booking farm visits by area to ensure maximum efficiency. You must be a confident communicator, able to represent the business professionally and build positive working relationships with farmers through clear, helpful communication. The role: Extensive travel across Lancashire and Yorkshire Managing your own diary and planning farm visits Visiting farms to weigh cattle and provide support to customers Cattle health checks Ensuring highest welfare standards Updating livestock management software About you: Skilled stockperson with experience handling cattle Confident communicator able to liaise with farmers Organised and capable of managing your own time Willing to travel extensively Full UK driving licence The package: Salary reflective of skills and experience Company car Pension Full training included How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: or e-mail your CV and covering letter To . Thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at . Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
May 02, 2026
Full time
This is an ideal next step for a capable stockperson looking to take their experience in a new direction. Join a growing, integrated beef calf rearing scheme and build a field based career with further progression opportunities as the business develops. As a Finishing Technician, you'll be responsible for visiting customer farms to weigh cattle, carry out health and welfare checks, record liveweight gain, and support farmers throughout the finishing process. You will travel extensively across Yorkshire and Lancashire, so you'll need to be highly organised and capable of managing your own time. This includes planning your diary and booking farm visits by area to ensure maximum efficiency. You must be a confident communicator, able to represent the business professionally and build positive working relationships with farmers through clear, helpful communication. The role: Extensive travel across Lancashire and Yorkshire Managing your own diary and planning farm visits Visiting farms to weigh cattle and provide support to customers Cattle health checks Ensuring highest welfare standards Updating livestock management software About you: Skilled stockperson with experience handling cattle Confident communicator able to liaise with farmers Organised and capable of managing your own time Willing to travel extensively Full UK driving licence The package: Salary reflective of skills and experience Company car Pension Full training included How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: or e-mail your CV and covering letter To . Thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at . Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Do you have sales experience in the livestock sector and are looking to get into procurement? Join one of the UK's leading fully integrated dairy beef supply chains, committed to innovation and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening supplier relationships and driving new business within the dairy farming sector. As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for building business within the existing supplier base while generating new opportunities across the Southwest. You'll provide expert guidance to dairy farmers on genetic selection and calf purchasing, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure continued success and expansion. Key Responsibilities: Recruit and onboard suppliers in line with agreed targets Generate leads through genetic companies, marketing initiatives, and existing networks Ensure suppliers meet their calf supply commitments Develop and nurture key supplier relationships Conduct supplier criteria reviews to drive performance improvements About You: Background in the dairy industry or livestock environment is highly desirable Experience in sales is essential, Genetics would be advantageous Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage your own diary and travel within the region Full UK driving licence is essential This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a progressive supply chain business, with opportunities for growth and development. Remunerations: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits + Car + Fuel How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Feb 14, 2026
Full time
Do you have sales experience in the livestock sector and are looking to get into procurement? Join one of the UK's leading fully integrated dairy beef supply chains, committed to innovation and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening supplier relationships and driving new business within the dairy farming sector. As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for building business within the existing supplier base while generating new opportunities across the Southwest. You'll provide expert guidance to dairy farmers on genetic selection and calf purchasing, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure continued success and expansion. Key Responsibilities: Recruit and onboard suppliers in line with agreed targets Generate leads through genetic companies, marketing initiatives, and existing networks Ensure suppliers meet their calf supply commitments Develop and nurture key supplier relationships Conduct supplier criteria reviews to drive performance improvements About You: Background in the dairy industry or livestock environment is highly desirable Experience in sales is essential, Genetics would be advantageous Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage your own diary and travel within the region Full UK driving licence is essential This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a progressive supply chain business, with opportunities for growth and development. Remunerations: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits + Car + Fuel How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Are you an experienced Ruminant Nutritionist looking to step into Senior Management and Team Leadership? Our client, a progressive Ruminant Feed company based in the South-West of England, is seeking a Senior Ruminant Nutritionist to manage their sales team, maintain and build their customer base, and offer high quality technical advice to farmers and producers. This is a strategic role requiring someone with strong leadership experience and an excellent technical background in ruminant nutrition. The ideal candidate will reside within or be in commuting distance of the South-West of England. As Ruminant Technical Sales Manager, there will be three main elements to your role: Team Leadership: Manage and support the ruminant sales team, ensuring high performance and continuous development. Commercial: Drive commercial decisions, including key account management, sales growth, pricing decisions, and long-term strategy. Technical: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop feed formulations and provide technical advice. You could make a significant impact on this progressive business - committed to producing the highest quality feed. Role & responsibilities: • Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team to exceed targets. • Collaborate closely with Directors on commercial strategy • Monitor trends and competitor activity to inform proactive decision-making • Maintain and build on existing network of key client accounts • Deliver expert ruminant nutrition advice to farmers and buyers • Manage all feed formulation processes and products • Represent the business at key agricultural events, reinforcing its leadership position. • Deliver accurate forecasting, margin optimisation, and business insights • Maintain precise records, bookkeeping, and reporting related to sales, pricing, and client activity. • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements. Requirements: • Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities • Extensive knowledge of ruminant nutrition • Proven sales experience in the feed sector • Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making • Team building and people management skills • Formulation experience in Dairy and Beef Sector The package: • Competitive salary (Reflective of experience) • Bonus • Company car and fuel card How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
Feb 14, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Ruminant Nutritionist looking to step into Senior Management and Team Leadership? Our client, a progressive Ruminant Feed company based in the South-West of England, is seeking a Senior Ruminant Nutritionist to manage their sales team, maintain and build their customer base, and offer high quality technical advice to farmers and producers. This is a strategic role requiring someone with strong leadership experience and an excellent technical background in ruminant nutrition. The ideal candidate will reside within or be in commuting distance of the South-West of England. As Ruminant Technical Sales Manager, there will be three main elements to your role: Team Leadership: Manage and support the ruminant sales team, ensuring high performance and continuous development. Commercial: Drive commercial decisions, including key account management, sales growth, pricing decisions, and long-term strategy. Technical: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop feed formulations and provide technical advice. You could make a significant impact on this progressive business - committed to producing the highest quality feed. Role & responsibilities: • Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team to exceed targets. • Collaborate closely with Directors on commercial strategy • Monitor trends and competitor activity to inform proactive decision-making • Maintain and build on existing network of key client accounts • Deliver expert ruminant nutrition advice to farmers and buyers • Manage all feed formulation processes and products • Represent the business at key agricultural events, reinforcing its leadership position. • Deliver accurate forecasting, margin optimisation, and business insights • Maintain precise records, bookkeeping, and reporting related to sales, pricing, and client activity. • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements. Requirements: • Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities • Extensive knowledge of ruminant nutrition • Proven sales experience in the feed sector • Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making • Team building and people management skills • Formulation experience in Dairy and Beef Sector The package: • Competitive salary (Reflective of experience) • Bonus • Company car and fuel card How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.
