Technical Support Manager

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