Commercial Seeds Manager
Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week.
Office based in Kirton, Lincolnshire, with some flexibility for hybrid working for the right candidate.
Competitive Salary + bonus + company car.
25 days holiday, rising to 30 days after five years’ service + bank holidays.
Boston Seeds Ltd is a dynamic and fast-growing company with a strong position in the UK seed supply industry across agriculture, amenity and consumer markets. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and creating value in the supply chain for our merchants, farmers and consumers. We deliver for our customers by being agile and operating at pace, maximising growth in ever-changing marketplaces.
Growing to a turnover of over £16m in 2026, we are already the largest supplier of soil health and conservation crops in the UK, as well as the largest online supplier of grass seed and wildflower seeds. We now seek to appoint an exceptional individual in this key role in the company’s succession planning, to deliver our ambitious future growth plans.
The successful candidate will have a strong history in sales and/or marketing, and a track record of successfully delivering growth. Knowledge of the seed industry would be advantageous but not essential.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage, retain, and grow existing customers in agriculture and amenity
- Attract and develop new customer and supplier relationships
- Deliver marketing plans to improve brand awareness and increase penetration of our products
- Develop expert knowledge in soil health, conservation and environmental schemes
- Answer incoming enquiries from customers via telephone and email
- Secure new varieties and products to market and supply
- Periodic project management
- Assist in day-to-day office activities
Requirements:
- A natural self-starter, able to see initiatives through from inception to execution
- Results-driven with high-standards for yourself and those around you
- Proven commercial acumen and demonstrable customer centricity
- Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
- Engaging personality and excellent communication skills
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the seed industry’s leading companies, re-imagining the supply chain and setting new standards of service, quality and value in the industry.
As the Commercial Seeds Manager, you will have real responsibility, accountability and autonomy to make a difference, and see the results of your endeavours.
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
