The Role
Lead a portfolio of agricultural product categories: develop annual business plans, manage margins/P&L, negotiate with suppliers, analyze sales and market trends, coordinate campaigns, ensure availability, and coach Product Management Assistants.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re looking for a commercially aware and strategic Agri Product Manager to join our Agricultural Buying team. If you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, shaping category strategies, and driving performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.
You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers variety and the chance to work closely with suppliers, stores, and internal teams to ensure our customers have the products they need, when they need them.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between 08:30 - 17:30
Hours: Full time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between 08:30 - 17:30
As an Agri Product Manager, you’ll lead a portfolio of agricultural product categories, managing performance and supporting the delivery of our business plan. You’ll negotiate with suppliers, develop category strategies, and ensure competitive pricing and strong availability.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing annual business plans for designated categories, including sales strategy and margin targets
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and negotiating terms
• Monitoring category sales and ensuring availability and customer satisfaction
• Coordinating sales campaigns with Marketing and Operations teams
• Analysing product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform decisions
• Managing and coaching Product Management Assistants to support their development
• Developing annual business plans for designated categories, including sales strategy and margin targets
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and negotiating terms
• Monitoring category sales and ensuring availability and customer satisfaction
• Coordinating sales campaigns with Marketing and Operations teams
• Analysing product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform decisions
• Managing and coaching Product Management Assistants to support their development
About You
• Farming or agricultural background
• Proven track record in managing margins and P&L
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
• Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Excel
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and adapts well under pressure
• Proven track record in managing margins and P&L
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
• Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Excel
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and adapts well under pressure
What We Offer
📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
🛒 Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free on‑site parking
🌴 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Clear pathway to progress into a Product Manager role
👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
🗣 Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 A comprehensive suite of colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
🛒 Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free on‑site parking
🌴 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Clear pathway to progress into a Product Manager role
👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
🗣 Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 A comprehensive suite of colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
About
We are the UK’s leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business. Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers who joined together to form an agricultural buying group, we have grown to offer a complete suite of in-store, on-farm and online services, inspired by our commitment to UK agriculture and the wider rural community.
Skills Required
- Farming or agricultural background
- Proven track record in managing margins and P&L
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
- Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Excel
- Confident decision-maker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and adapts well under pressure
- Experience managing and coaching Product Management Assistants or direct reports
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The Company
What We Do
Mole Valley Farmers is the UK's leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business, founded in 1960 by farmers. It offers a complete suite of in-store, on-farm, and online services.
