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    Technical Support Manager - West Dereham, United Kingdom - British Sugar PLC

    British Sugar PLC
    British Sugar PLC West Dereham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent, Full time
    Description

    British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world.

    Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year.

    We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.

    Salary Range £60,599.00 to £74,189.00

    Job Purpose Reporting to the Head of Technical Support to lead on Sugar Beet Agronomy within British Sugar's Agriculture department working closely with the Commercial team to support Agriculture Managers achieve yield plans with growers and ensuring sugar beet fits within our their business model.

    Providing generic advice to Industry Partners by working in collaboration with the British Beet Research Organisation and wider stakeholders across the industry.

    This is a crucial role within our business in promoting sugar beet as a crop of choice.

    Core Accountabilities

    Working in conjunction with Agriculture Managers to assist in giving both general and specific advice to our grower base on agronomic matters, identify and develop opportunities to deliver against yield objectives and create long term sustainable beet supply.

    Analysing agronomic data to identify opportunities where growers and Agronomists can assist in raising UK sugar beet yields.
    Delivering timely advice through social media, email, and text messages.
    Generating account plans for industry partners and develop strong commercial relationships.
    Run technical updates sessions for Account Managers, Growers, and Industry Partners.
    Managing and delivering harvester and drill testing services to UK beet growers/contractors.
    Working closely with the BBRO to ensure crop advice is current and aligned.
    Managing the yellow water pan network, Cercospora Warning system and National Crop Survey for a known geographic area.
    Support British Sugar self-grow and delivering Agronomy training across the Agriculture department. Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
    Advanced agronomic knowledge
    BASIS/FACTS qualified (not essential as training can be provided)
    Significant experience of working in an Agriculturally based industry
    Knowledge of the wider Agricultural industry
    Commercial experience in Agricultural markets
    Strong relationship skills and ability to adapt style
    Good negotiating and selling skills
    Competent in the use of IT including MS office and business applications
    Excellent planning, organisation and time management
    Current driving licence
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