At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage crop protection products and ensure compliance while driving commercial success.
- Company: Established agricultural merchant known for strong customer relationships and technical expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive senior salary, autonomy, and a stable long-term role.
- Other info: Join a practical, commercially driven team with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Take charge of a key category and make a real impact in agriculture.
- Qualifications: Experience in agrochemicals and understanding of UK regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking an Agrochemical Manager to take full ownership of their crop protection category within a traditional agricultural merchanting business. The role covers product range management, supplier relationships, regulatory compliance, stock control, pricing strategy, and margin performance. You will work closely with the agronomy and sales teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time, while maintaining compliance and commercial discipline. This is a senior, hands-on role with direct influence over commercial outcomes.
The Company: Our client is a long-established agricultural merchant supplying arable and mixed farms across its trading region. Known for technical credibility and long-term customer relationships, the business operates a practical, commercially driven model rather than a corporate structure.
The Candidate:
- Strong background in agrochemicals within a merchant or distributor environment
- In-depth understanding of UK regulatory and stewardship requirements
- Commercially minded with strong margin and stock-risk awareness
- Confident managing suppliers, product ranges, and internal stakeholders
The Package:
- Competitive senior salary DOE
- High level of autonomy and responsibility
- Long-term role within a stable merchant business
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
Agrochemical Manager (Agricultural Merchant) – Chelmsford - Competitive Senior Salary in Essex employer: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Our client is an excellent employer, offering a competitive senior salary and a high level of autonomy in the role of Agrochemical Manager. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this long-established agricultural merchant provides a stable environment where you can make a meaningful impact on commercial outcomes while fostering long-term relationships with customers and suppliers in the Chelmsford area.
Contact Details:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd Recruitment Team
