Seed Sales Manager

Ready to take ownership of a crop category and shape its commercial success?

We're partnering with a global, innovation-led business in the horticultural sector to appoint a Seed Sales Manager - a high-impact, strategic role where you'll drive commercial growth, lead product direction, and influence market success across the UK & Ireland.

If you're commercially driven, passionate about the fresh produce or seed industry, and ready to step into a leadership role - this is your opportunity to make a real mark.

What's in it for you?

• A strategic, high-autonomy role with full ownership of a crop category
• The opportunity to influence product development, research, and go-to-market strategy
• Work with international teams, breeders, and industry leaders
• Visible position with direct impact on revenue growth and market positioning
• Regular UK travel (and some international) with strong exposure across the industry

What You'll Be Doing

As Crop Category Manager, you'll take full responsibility for one crop group, combining commercial leadership, market insight, and technical collaboration.

Your key responsibilities:

• Own and grow direct sales performance across the UK & Ireland for your crop category
• Build and manage key customer relationships, becoming a trusted industry partner
• Lead market intelligence gathering, identifying trends, insights, and opportunities
• Collaborate with technical, research, and breeding teams to guide product development
• Oversee trial programmes and product performance reporting
• Manage and mentor a Crop Category Technologist

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who blends commercial acumen with industry expertise and thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing role.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in the fresh produce, seeds, or horticulture sector
• A strong commercial background (sales, category management, or business development)
• Excellent knowledge of the UK vegetable / crop market
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Confidence in presenting, negotiating, and representing a brand externally

Ideally, you'll also have:

• A degree in agronomy, plant science, business, or a related field
• Experience working in product development or trials environments
• Willingness to travel regularly (UK & international)

Why this role stands out

This is your chance to own a category, shape strategy, and work at the forefront of agricultural innovation. You'll act as the key link between market demand, product development, and commercial success.

• Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle
• Bonus scheme
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Private healthcare scheme
• Contribution to phone and broadband costs
• Hybrid working pattern

If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and grow within an international business, I'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).