Farm Acquisition Manager

At Stonegate Farmers, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading producers of free-range and organic eggs. With roots dating back to 1926 and a fresh vision since 2016, we’ve grown into a fully integrated business spanning farming, egg packing, and cooked egg processing.

· Identify, engage and recruit new contract farms in line with Stonegate Farmers' long-term demand and supply plans.

· Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective producers across the UK.

· Represent Stonegate Farmers at agricultural shows, trade events and producer meetings.

· Build trusted relationships with prospective farming partners and industry stakeholders.

· Support prospective producers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

· Provide guidance on egg production systems, bird performance, breed characteristics and farm development opportunities.

· Negotiate commercial terms, including initial egg pricing and recruitment incentives.

· Produce regular reports and pipeline updates using Salesforce CRM.

· Develop and enhance recruitment materials, presentations and farmer engagement strategies.

· Work closely with the Egg Supply and Farms Liaison teams to support business growth objectives.

We're looking for a commercially minded individual who enjoys building relationships and has a passion for British agriculture.

· Previous experience in a farm liaison, producer engagement, agricultural business development or farm recruitment role.

· Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

· Commercially aware, with the ability to balance producer needs with business objectives.

· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

· Full UK driving licence.

· Knowledge of the UK egg production sector or wider poultry industry.

· Experience within the food production, food manufacturing or wider food industry sector.

· Strong financial and commercial acumen.

· Experience using CRM systems, such as Salesforce.

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

· Experience attending agricultural events, trade shows or producer engagement activities.