Country Manager - Agri/Animal Health

A well-established and growing organisation operating across the Agri, animal health, and consumer horticulture sectors is seeking to appoint a Country Manager. This is a newly created, senior leadership role and will be central to the next phase of the company's growth and market expansion.

The business has a long-standing heritage and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus. With operations across Ireland, the UK, and continental Europe, it is now investing further in its leadership capability to drive performance across key product categories.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the senior leadership team, the Country Manager will take full ownership of the commercial strategy and performance across the island of Ireland.

This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially driven leader who combines strong technical understanding with strategic thinking and execution capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the strategic plan for the region, aligned with overall business objectives
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share across multiple product categories
• Lead business development initiatives, identifying new customers, channels, and partnership opportunities
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key accounts and stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with regional sales teams to ensure delivery of targets and strategic priorities
• Develop and manage annual budgets, including revenue and gross margin targets
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, technical, and innovation teams to bring new products to market
• Contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities aligned to customer needs and market trends
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers, sales teams, and end users
• Apply a data-driven, analytical approach to decision-making and business planning
• Lead negotiations and manage commercial agreements effectively

Candidate Profile

• Proven senior commercial experience within the agricultural and/or animal health sectors
• Strong understanding of veterinary products (particularly parasite control) and/or crop and weed management
• Demonstrated success in growing a business in a dynamic and competitive environment
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver measurable results
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and analytical skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• Eligible (or willing to become qualified) as a Professional Advisor (training provided if required)

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role with significant influence on business direction
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Company vehicle, phone and full benefits package
• Pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Potential equity participation

Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time position based in Oranmore, Co. Galway
• Candidates must have a full driving licence and be eligible to work in Ireland/EU