Agricultural Liaison Officer

At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP Ireland & Poland is a division of ABP Food Group. We work with 30,000 farmers across Ireland and Poland and supply quality red meat products to many of Europe’s leading retailers and food service companies.

We are currently looking for an Agricultural Liaison Officer to join our Advantage Team to support our Cavan, Monaghan, West of Ireland area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader in the Beef Sector who is growing the business beyond market expectations, who has People as one of our core strategic pillars.

As an of Agricultural Liaison for ABP, your duties and tasks will include:

· Represent ABP, be the face of the business and the direct point of contact for our suppliers.

· Provide on-farm advice and guidance to our beef farmers & customers on a range of topics including genetics, soil health, nutrition and sustainability measures.

· Liaise with the Procurement Team on a regular basis.

· To develop and deliver the agreed business plans for your area.

· Work with our suppliers directly to identify and evaluate their business or technical requirements on a one to one basis.

· Attend public events as part of a team to represent the Advantage brand.

· Support farmers in planning for and implementing improved management practices.

· Coordinate and deliver local dissemination events such as farm walks and meetings with media outputs.

· Writing advisory leaflets, technical notes and articles when required.

· Administrative duties, preparing reports and updating data on a regular basis.

· Keeping up to date with relevant developments in the agri-business sector.

· Assist in developing knowledge transfer initiatives and provide regular updates to senior management.

· Travelling from Supplier to supplier, representing the ABP Advantage brand, and showcasing our offering.

Key Requirements:

· Third level degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desired

· 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

· Expert agricultural knowledge and ability to demonstrate best practices and research data.

· Understanding the need to identify and implement practical applications in order to enhance the capabilities of farms & other enterprises.

· Be able to keep up to date with the latest methods that may give farmers a competitive edge

· Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities

· Strategic agility and a drive to achieve results

· Practical experience and a sound knowledge of farm management

· Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

· Ability to build and maintain relationships

· Technical and analytical ability including good IT skills

· Excellent organisational and time management skills

· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

· Dairy and beef farm experience preferable (personal or professional)

· Technically strong on animal nutrition and husbandry

· Valid clean driving license

· Flexible and willing to travel

Are You Interested?

At ABP we are committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where our colleagues can feel empowered to have a successful career with us. We can offer

· A challenging position with plenty of room for initiative and development

· An open working atmosphere with helpful, enthusiastic colleagues

· Smart Phone

· Relevant training to support career growth

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