Head of Commercial Operations - UK (Potatoes)This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.Location of the Job: UK - ideally Lincolnshire / Scottish Borders (hybrid & field-based)Salary & Benefits Package: £60,000 - £80,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Flexible working approach with travel across key UK growing regions Opportunity for international travel Opportunity to build and lead a UK business within an established European organisationAre you ready to take full ownership of a UK commercial operation and build it from the ground up within a leading European potato breeding business?Do you have the network, knowledge, and drive to grow seed potato sales and shape the future of variety adoption across the UK market?Are you a commercially minded potato professional looking to step into a strategic leadership role while staying close to customers, crops, and the supply chain?About the Company: Our client is a well-established European potato breeding and seed business with a strong reputation for innovation and variety development. With operations across Europe, the company is focused on long-term growth and expanding its presence within the UK market.As part of this growth strategy, the business is strengthening its UK footprint, building on an existing customer base while introducing new and improved potato varieties to the market.Head of Commercial Operations - The Job Role Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Commercial Operations to lead and develop the UK business. This is a rare opportunity to build a commercial operation from the ground up within a progressive and forward-thinking organisation.In this role, you will take full ownership of UK activities, driving sales, developing key accounts, establishing supply chains, and building strong relationships across the potato value chain. This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring a commercially driven individual who can operate strategically while remaining closely connected to customers, production, and market activity.Key Responsibilities:Drive sales of seed potato varieties across the UK marketDevelop and manage relationships with growers, packers, processors, and key industry stakeholdersIdentify and secure new commercial opportunities across seed production, multiplication, and end marketsManage and grow existing customer accounts while building long-term partnershipsEstablish and develop UK operations, including infrastructure and supply chainsCoordinate logistics, planning, and market entry strategiesOrganise and oversee UK variety trials in collaboration with growersProvide technical support and insight on variety performance and positioningRepresent the business at industry events and within key networksAct as the UK lead, providing market insight and contributing to long-term strategyEssential Candidate Skills & Experience:Strong commercial and sales backgroundProven experience within the seed potato sector (breeding, multiplication, or trading)Established network within the potato supply chainStrong understanding of variety performance and commercialisationExcellent relationship-building and negotiation skillsAbility to operate both strategically and hands-onWillingness to travel across the UKDesirable:Knowledge of UK variety trials and agronomyExperience of international seed potato marketsExposure to European breeders or genetics companiesWorking Hours: Full-time position with a flexible and autonomous working pattern, aligned to business needs and seasonal demandsHow to Apply: Please click on the 'apply now' button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.Key Words: Head of Commercial Operations, Commercial Manager, Seed Potatoes, Potato Industry, Business Development, Agriculture Jobs, UK Farming, Agronomy, Crop Production, Sales Manager, Supply ChainWe thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.About Us Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.JBRP1_UKTJ