Customer Agriculture Manager

Ireland
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Location: GB or Ireland (with travel across the value chain)
Reporting to: Head of Broiler OperationsAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Customer Agriculture Manager to lead customer engagement and drive strategic agricultural initiatives across our supply chains. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of commercial objectives, agriculture operations, customer partnerships and wider value‑chain stakeholders.You’ll act as a trusted subject matter expert, ensuring our agricultural strategies align with customer expectations, regulatory requirements and business goals — while delivering on our commitments to food security, sustainability and animal welfare.What You’ll Be Doing

Act as the primary point of contact for customers on agricultural matters
Develop and deliver customer-specific agricultural strategies aligned to commercial and sustainability objectives
Oversee the collection, analysis and reporting of customer agriculture KPIs
Lead agricultural projects that strengthen performance, sustainability and supply chain resilience
Ensure strong governance of initiatives, working cross‑functionally across the business
Horizon-scan to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities in agriculture
Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, industry bodies and NGOs
Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best‑in‑class farming standards
Champion high standards of animal welfare in line with customer and regulatory expectations
Drive progress on climate adaptation and resilient agricultural supply chains

What You’ll Deliver

Expert guidance on agricultural systems to support compliance and reporting obligations
Project management and governance of customer agriculture strategies, goals and targets
High-quality reports, presentations and case studies for internal and external stakeholders
Insights on emerging risks, regulations and opportunities shaping the agri-food sector

What We’re Looking For

Strong understanding of agricultural production, welfare and supply chain assurance standards
Experience engaging customers within an agricultural or food supply chain environment
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong data analysis and reporting capability
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions
Knowledge of retail and foodservice customer agriculture plans and reporting requirements
High levels of ownership, responsibility and operational drive
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
Willingness to travel across the Pilgrim’s Europe value chain
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field (Essential)
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Desirable)
Demonstrable relevant experience with strong commercial acumen (Essential)

Why Work at Pilgrim’s Europe?At Pilgrim’s Europe, you’ll be part of a business that plays a vital role in the food supply chain — combining scale with a strong commitment to responsible agriculture, sustainability and animal welfare.We offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements, where role‑appropriate
Career development and progression opportunities within a leading European food business
The chance to influence customer strategy and agricultural standards at scale
Exposure to a diverse stakeholder network, from farmers to major retail and foodservice customers
A values‑driven culture built on humility, ownership, discipline and determination
Meaningful work that contributes to food security, supply‑chain resilience and sustainable agriculture

You’ll be trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge and supported to make a real impact across our value chain.Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re passionate about agriculture, enjoy building strong customer partnerships and want to help shape the future of sustainable food production, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now and join Pilgrim’s Europe in delivering practical, responsible and customer‑focused agricultural solutions — where your expertise will truly matter.Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

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