Business development specialist Work, Jobs in Ashdon, Ess (with Salaries)

Key Account Manager - Vegetable Seeds – UK & Scandinavia
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH \ RAGT Seeds Limited —Ickleton
- £55,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Business development
- Travel
Quick apply
12d
Project Procurement Specialist
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Business
Marketing and Business Development Specialist Startups(EMEA)
MathWorks —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Salesforce
- Master's degree
Technical Facilities Services Coordinator | Operations Group | Estates and Facilities | LMB 2624
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Cambridge
- £45,869 - £51,547 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Communication skills
Senior Business Development Specialist, Europe
CATS Global Schools —Cambridge
- Holidays
- CRM software
- Spanish
- English
Project Support Administrator
Power Distribution Support Ltd —Willingham
- From £2,600 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Project Delivery & Capability Manager
Alzheimer's Research UK —Cambridge
- £50,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
9d
Business Development Manager
GMPriority Pharma —Colchester
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Contracts
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Head of Development & Partnerships
Calm Futures Limited —West Mersea
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
2d
Technical Lead
SpeedyBooker —Bury St. Edmunds
- £75,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Agile
- AI
- Free parking
- Paid training
Quick apply
Corporate Communications Manager
Alzheimer's Research UK —Cambridge
- £47,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
2d
EPMA Data Analyst
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust —Cambridge
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
9d
Business Development Manager
elix sourcing solutions —Chelmsford
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Business development
Business Support Administrator - Coggeshall
Holmes and Hills LLP —Coggeshall
- Full-time
- Typing
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Head of Finance
Calm Futures Limited —Feering
- £75,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- In-person
- Leadership
Quick apply
14d
Global Head of Marketing
Treatt —Bury St. Edmunds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- No degree
- Leadership
Field Sales Support
Comfort Plus Products —Letchworth
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Hospitality
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
Quick apply
12d
Website Operations Manager
Sanders + Jay Ltd —Royston
- £26,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
International Brand Manager
HG International b.v. —Takeley
- £42,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Data Services Coordinator
GÉANT Recruitment —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for business development specialist in ashdon, ess

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

business development specialist jobs near ashdon, ess

Brand Manager jobs in Takeley

Delivery Manager jobs in Cambridge

Facility Coordinator jobs in Cambridge

Business Development Manager jobs in Chelmsford

Head Of Marketing jobs in Bury St. Edmunds

Data Analyst jobs in Cambridge

Business Development Manager jobs in Colchester

Director Of Business Development jobs in Dudley

Technical Business Analyst jobs in London

Director Of Business Development jobs in Remote

Director Of Business Development jobs in Hertfordshire

Entry Level Business Management jobs in London

Software Development Apprentice jobs in London

Operations Manager jobs in Birmingham

Operations Manager jobs in Liverpool

Brand Manager jobs in Reading

All Visa Sponsorship It Project Manager jobs in London

Brand Manager jobs in West Bromwich B71

Health Tech Product Manager jobs in London

Brand Manager jobs in Manchester

Key Account Manager - Vegetable Seeds – UK & Scandinavia

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH \ RAGT Seeds Limited -
Ickleton

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
£55,000 - £75,000 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Sales contract negotiation
English
Business development
Accounts Receivable Credit Control
Sales forecasting
Partnership building
Territory management
Customer relationship management
Forecasting
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Relationship management
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Account management
Leadership
Growth strategy

Full job description

Key Account Manager Vegetable Seeds, UK and Scandinavia

Region: United Kingdom & Scandinavia

Location: Flexible (UK), employed through RAGT’s UK organisation

Reporting to: Sales Manager, Van WaverenSaatenGmbH (Germany)

Travel: Approximately 30%, across the UK and Scandinavia

Closing date: 28thAugust 2026

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially driven Key Account & Market Development Manager to lead our growth across the UK and Scandinavia. In this high-impact role, you will own key customer relationships, revenue and margin performance, while developing new market opportunities and building long-term partnerships across the frozen food, canning and fresh produce sectors. Working closely with customers, growers, product management and breeding teams, you will combine commercial leadership with strong technical and agronomic understanding to bring new varieties to market and support customers from variety selection through to harvest. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, results-focused professional to take real ownership of a growing regional business, shape its commercial strategy and make a significant impact across an international market.

Who We Are

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH is the European market leader in the breeding and distribution of vining peas, with a strong and growing portfolio in green beans and sweetcorn. From our headquarters in Germany, we supply leading processing companies – frozen food and canning industries – as well as fresh market customers across Europe and beyond. Our customer relationships go are built on varietal quality, reliability, and personal trust.

As a company of the RAGT Group, we combine the agility and market intimacy of a specialist with the breeding power, resources, and international network of one of Europe’s leading seed groups. We are now entering a phase of substantial, structural expansion of our variety portfolio and market coverage across the EMEA region – and we are strengthening our commercial organisation to match.

Your main responsibilities

Key Account Management & Commercial Ownership

Take full responsibility for revenue, margin, and sustainable growth in the UK and Scandinavia
Manage, deepen, and expand relationships with key accounts in the frozen food and canning industries
Lead annual contract and price negotiations with senior procurement and management stakeholders
Establish long-term supply partnerships and secure our position as preferred variety partner
Actively develop the fresh market segment in Scandinavia and open new customer structures

Strategic Market Development

Develop and execute a regional market strategy aligned with our growth agenda
Monitor markets, competitors, and acreage development; identify and convert growth opportunities
Drive the introduction and positioning of new varieties in close cooperation with product management
Help shape and strengthen our commercial structures in your region

Planning, Controlling & Reporting

Own the annual sales planning and rolling forecasts for your region as input to seed production planning
Monitor accounts receivable, payment terms, and commercial risk for your customer base
Track performance against budget and deliver transparent, data-driven reporting to headquarters
Provide reliable market intelligence to support portfolio and production decisions
Set up, coordinate, and monitor the import of seed into the UK – including all required applications, permits, and phytosanitary documentation – in close cooperation with RAGT’s UK organisation

Technical & Agronomic Leadership

Plan, coordinate, and evaluate variety trials with customers and growers in your region
Build strong working knowledge of varietal characteristics, agronomy, and industrial processing requirements
Act as the technical-commercial interface between customers, product management, and breeding
Support customers along the value chain – from variety selection to harvest quality

Your Skills

Degree in agricultural sciences, horticulture, agribusiness, or a comparable qualification – or equivalent experience gained in the field
Several years of B2B key account or sales experience, ideally in seeds, vegetables, fresh produce, or food processing
A commercially driven personality first and foremost
Proven planning and controlling skills: forecasting, budgeting, margin management, and receivables discipline are part of how you run your accounts
Experience with trials or agronomic customer support is a strong advantage
Fluent English; a Scandinavian language is a plus
Willingness to travel internationally

What sets you apart

Entrepreneurial mindset –you take ownership, act with accountability, and are results oriented
High standards for yourself and the ambition to build something significantly bigger
A confident, approachable communicator with strong intercultural competence
Structured, resilient, and hands-on: you combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution
Integrity and reliability –our customer relationships are built on trust earned over decades

What We Offer

A key role in one of the most ambitious growth stories in the European vegetable seed industry
Genuine ownership: your region, your accounts, your results – reporting directly to the Sales Manager
The strength and reputation of a market leader, combined with the stability and international backing of the RAGT Group
A close-knit, experienced headquarters team that has your back: product management, breeding, seed production, and quality
Independent working from a home office, with real decision-making latitude
An attractive, performance-oriented compensation package and long-term development perspectives

How to Apply

We would genuinely like to get to know you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter, including your salary expectations to Frederik Fahrenholz (HR van Waveren Saaten GmbH). If you have questions before applying, feel free to reach out informally to [email protected] by 28th August 2026. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Pay: £55,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ickleton

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

business development specialist jobs in ashdon, ess

Key Account Manager - Vegetable Seeds – UK & Scandinavia

Project Procurement Specialist

Marketing and Business Development Specialist Startups(EMEA)

Technical Facilities Services Coordinator | Operations Group | Estates and Facilities | LMB 2624

Senior Business Development Specialist, Europe

Project Support Administrator

Project Delivery & Capability Manager

Business Development Manager

Head of Development & Partnerships

Technical Lead

Corporate Communications Manager

EPMA Data Analyst

Business Development Manager

Business Support Administrator - Coggeshall

Head of Finance

Global Head of Marketing

Field Sales Support

Website Operations Manager

International Brand Manager

Data Services Coordinator

I want to receive the latest job alerts for business development specialist in ashdon, ess

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected