Head of Agronomy Teams - South

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Agriculture
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SKILLS

Agronomy Sales Management People Leadership Commercial Acumen Customer Focus Business Performance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Agronomy Teams - South

As part of our continued growth plans, we are now seeking to appoint a Head of Agronomy – UK South to play a key role in driving regional performance and strengthening [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s market position. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance, people leadership and strategic direction of the UK South agronomy region. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role sits within [Employer hidden]’s Senior Management Team and will work closely with key stakeholders across the business.

What you’ll do:

  • Take full ownership of the agronomy teams in [Employer hidden]'s UK South Region.
  • Support our Area Business Managers in all teams South of the Humber.
  • Drive business growth by working closely with the local agronomy teams and their customers.
  • Lead, develop and inspire high-performing regional teams, creating a strong performance and coaching culture.
  • Recruit, retain and develop talent, building leadership capability across the region.
  • Contribute to company strategy through active participation in the Senior Management Team
  • Ensure customers are fully propositioned with [Employer hidden]’s complete portfolio of products and services.
  • Gather and share market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Lead change initiatives and support the business through ongoing growth and evolution.
  • Uphold and promote [Employer hidden]’s values, culture and reputation across the industry.

What you’ll bring:

  • Proven senior commercial or people leadership experience, ideally within Agronomy , Agriculture or a related sector.
  • A proven track record in sales and/or field based sales management
  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing P&L and driving business performance.
  • A customer-focused mindset with a clear understanding of how to grow and retain farming customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
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