Noble Futures | Specialist Recruitment for the Animal and Agricultural Related Industries
Key Account Manager - UK & Ireland
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Key Account Manager
UK & Ireland | Strategic Commercial Role
Are you a commercially driven account management professional with an interest in the poultry sector? We’re working with a leading organisation in animal health to recruit a Key Account Manager, a pivotal role focused on driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and shaping the direction of a key product portfolio across the UK and Ireland.
The Role
This is a high-impact role where you’ll take real ownership of a key part of the business and have the freedom to shape how it grows across the UK & Ireland. You’ll be driving strategy, building strong customer partnerships, and turning market insight into commercial success. From developing winning plans to spotting new opportunities and bringing innovative ideas to life, you’ll be right at the centre of the action. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll connect the dots between commercial, technical, and marketing to deliver results that genuinely make a difference. If you enjoy autonomy, influence, and the chance to see the direct impact of your work in the market, this role offers all of that and more.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, direction, and commercial performance of the portfolio across the UK & Ireland
- Develop and implement a robust marketing plan with clear KPIs
- Analyse market dynamics, customer segmentation, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
- Build and manage relationships with major layer and rearing companies, alongside key veterinary stakeholders
- Own and develop Key Account Plans, ensuring long-term value creation and partnership growth
- Collaborate cross-functionally with veterinary, technical, and supply teams to deliver innovative solutions
- Gather and interpret market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making
- Oversee forecasting, supply coordination, and budget management for the product range
- Drive differentiation through tailored, customer-focused value propositions
Key Skills
- Background in account management with animal health
- Understanding of poultry health, production systems, and industry economics.
- Demonstrate proven capability in market analysis, strategic planning, and commercial execution.
- Negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of closing high-value opportunities.
- Communicate confidently and effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Think strategically and can anticipate market trends to develop clear, long-term plans.
- Build strong, lasting relationships and maintain a well-developed professional network.
- Work collaboratively across functions and contribute positively to team success.
- Adaptable, proactive, and bring a solutions-focused approach to challenges.
- Highly organised and manage priorities effectively while maintaining a strong customer focus.
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What's on Offer
- Base salary of £60k-£70k based on experience
- Bonus Structure
- Company Car
- Private Healthcare
- Pension
- Laptop/Phone
For more information, please contact Laura on 0161 8203510 or email lcalvert@noble-futures.com
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