Job Reference: FRS62493
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Description:
FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting for a General Manager for an established agribusiness in the Southeast. This is a full-time permanent role.
Reporting to the Managing Director the General Manager will leadand deliver the company's strategic ambitions whilst ensuring efficiently and effectiveness in day-to-day operations.
Our client has invested heavily in its research , production and logistics functions which has enabled them to bring to market the latest genetics to drive profitability in the farming sector.
The General Manager will take a leading customer facing role, driving sales and developing customer and supplier relationships. You will effectively manage the various aspects of the business,including R&D, Marketing, Logistics, Production & Finance to ensure business goals are delivered.
Duties & responsibilities
* Full responsibility for the commercial success of the company - including meeting sales and profit targets.* Design and execute the commercial strategy, ensuring that sufficient resources are in place to meet targets.
* Operations- ensure oversight over key operations to ensure efficiencies are being identified and implemented throughout the supply chain running from field production through to customers.
* Production strategy - take responsibility for key decisions in the production strategy including what volumes of each variety of product is to be produced.
* Suppliers - maintain and enhance relationships with key seed breeders and suppliers, ensuring continuity in our new genetic supply pipeline.
* Represent and effectively manage stakeholder relationships including the Department of Agriculture, ISTA, ASA, IFA etc. and ensure the business has aneffective voice for positive change in the farming sector.
* Ensure that the Board of Directors are kept fully and properly informed of business plans, developments and challenges.
* Finance - Accurately budget and forecast performance and deliver onthe annual budgets and longer-term plans.
* Marketing - Take responsibility for overall marketing strategy and manage the implementation of same.
Candidate profile
* Have a third level qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Agriculture, Marketing or similar).
* Possess 5+ years' experience in a managerial role in a complex environment - ideally with experience of major contract / deal negotiation.
* Be familiar with the agricultural sector in Ireland and internationally. Previous knowledge of the tillage sector an advantage.
* Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and an ability to empower,motivate and develop people.
* Have an organised and driven attitude to their work, complemented with professional level communication, English language and IT skills.
* Be commercially astute with vision for opportunity and change.
Remuneration package
Attractive salary & bonus , company car and other benefits
To Apply
Please email your cv throughthe attached link.
Phone calls in confidence to John Miller on 087 9955439
Industry: Agriculture Fishing and Forestry
Salary: €80000 - €100000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Agriculture , General Manager , Operations
Contact Name: John Miller
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